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THE  BENSON  LIBRARY  OF  HYMNOLOGY 

Endowed  by  the  Reverend 

Louis  Fitzgerald  Benson,  d.d. 

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LIBRARY  OF  THE  THEOLOGICAL  SEMINARY 
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LITURGY  AND  HYMNS 


THE  USE  OF   THE   PROTESTANT   CHURCH 


UNITED  BRETHREN, 


MORAVIAN 


Come  before  bis  presence  with  singing. —Psalm  c.  2. 

I  will  sing  of  thy  power:  yea,  I  will  sing  aloud  of  thy  mercy.— Psalm  Hx.  16. 

Let  the  word  of  Christ  dwell  in  you  richly,  in  all  wisdom  ;  teaching  and  admonishing  one  another 
In  psalms,  and  bymni,  and  spiritual  songs,  singing  with  grace  in  your  hearts  to  the  Lord.— Col. 
iii.  16. 

I  will  sing  with  the  spirit,  and  I  will  sing  with  the  understanding  also.— 1  Con.  xiv.  15. 


BETHLEHEM,    PA.: 
MORAVIAN  PUBLICATION  OFFICE. 

1875. 


PREFACE. 


This  volume  consists  of  two  parts,  the  Liturgy  and  the  Hymns 

for  the  use  of  the  Protestant  Church  of  the  United  or  Moravian 
Brethren. 

The  collection  of  Hymns  consists  partly  of  translations  from  the 
German,  (marked  by  an  asterisk,)  and  partly  of  original  compositions. 

The  present  Edition,  carefully  revised,  and  supplied  with  a  full  Index 
of  every  verse,  contains  the  same  hymns  as  the  editions  of  1851  and 
1853,  which  had  been  prepared  with  a  view  to  their  embracing  the 
emendations  and  additions  by  the  late  brother  James  Montgomery,  and 
at  the  same  time  retaining  a  number  of  valuable  hymns  of  earlier  edi- 
tions, and  adapting  others  to  more  familiar  tunes. 

The  numbers  of  the  hymns  in  brackets,  referring  to  earlier  editions, 
arc  omitted,  those  editions  being  but  little  used  at  the  present  time. 

The  numbers  of  the  Tunes  correspond  with  the  German  Tune-Book 
by  Gregor,  as  also  with  that  published  in  England  by  C.  J.  Latrobe, 
and  with  the  book  arranged  for  four  voices  by  Peter  Wolle,  for  the  use 
of  our  Church-choirs  and  social  meetings. 

May  all  who  use  these  Hymns,  experience  at  all  times  the  happy 
effects  of  compliance  with  the  apostolic  injunction,  (Eph.  v.  18,  19,) — - 
"Be  filled  with  the  Spirit;  speaking  to  yourselves  in  psalms,  and 
hymns,  and  spiritual  songs,  singing  and  making  melody  in  your  heart 
to  the  Lord."  Yea,  may  they  anticipate,  while  here  below,  though  in 
an  humble  and  imperfect  strain,  the  song  of  the  blessed  above,  who, 
being  redeemed  out  of  every  kindred,  and  tongue,  and  people,  and 
nation,  and  having  washed  their  robes  and  made  them  white  in  the 
blood  of  the  Lamb,  are  standing  before  the  throne,  and  singing  In  per- 
fect harmony  with  the  myriads  of  angels  that  surround  it  (Rev.  v. 
9 — 12;  vii.  9 — 14):  "Worthy  is  the  Lamb  that  was  slain,  to  receive 
power,  and  riches,  and  wisdom,  and  strength,  and  honor,  and  glory, 
and  blessing,  for  ever  and  ever.     Amen." 

(iii) 


CONTENTS. 


HYMNS, 


Tz  Decm  Laudamus         .  .♦ 

THE  LITURGY. 
Church  Litany 

Doxology  .... 

Easter  Morning  Litany 
Litanies  at  Baptism — Children,  No.  1 

Children,  No.  2     . 

Adults 

Adults  from  the  Heathen 
Confirmation      .... 
The  Holy  Communion 

Ordinations  .... 

Doxologies  at  Ordinations 
Matrimony  .... 

Litanies  at  Burials,  No.  1         .  • 

No.  2 

SUBJECTS  OF  THE 
I.  The  Word  of  God 

IT.  The  Fall  and  Redemption  of  Man 

III.  The  Incarnation  and  Birth  of  Jesus  Christ 

IV.  The  Name  of  Jesus,  and  his  Walk  on  Earth 

V.  The  Sufferings  and  Death  of  Jesus  Christ 
YI.  The  Resurrection  of  Christ  from  the  Grave 
VI L                The  Ascension  of  Christ     . 

VI II.  God,  as  Creator  and  Preserver  of  the  World 

IX.  The  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost    . 

X.  Our  Heavenly  Father 

XT.  Jesus  Christ,  the  Son  of  God 

XII.  The  Holy  Ghost,  his  Gifts  and  Operations 

XIII.  God's  Call  of  Grace  to  the  Unconverted 

XIV.  Repentance  unto  Life 

XV.  Faith      .... 

XVI.  The  Forgiveness  of  Sins 

XVII.  The  Surrender  of  the  Heart  to  Jesus 

XVIII.  Communion  with  Christ 

XIX.  Happiness  of  the  Children  of  God   . 

XX.  Gratitude  for  our  Salvation 

XXI.  The  Love  of  Jesus 

XXII.  Love  to  Jesus 

XXIII.  Brotherly  Love,  and  Union  of  Spirit 

XXI V.  Following  Jesus,  and  Bearing  his  Reproach 

XXV.  Self-Knowledge,  and  Sighing  for  Grace 

XXVI.  Sanctification 

XXVir.         Humility,  Simplicity,  and  Growth  in  Graca 

XXVIII.  Patience,  and  Confidence  in  God 

XXIX.  Praise  and  Thanksgiving  . 

XXX.  Prayer  and  Supplication 

XXXI.  Public  Worship,  and  the  Lord's  Day 

XXXII.  The  Christian  Church 

XXXIII.  For  Festal  Occasions 

XXXIV.  The  Servants  of  Christ 

XXXV.  The  Spread  of  the  Gospel  . 
XXX  VI.         Holy  Baptism 
XXXVII.      The  Holy  Communion 

XXX  Ml  I.     Hymns  for  different  Ages  and  Stations  In  Life 
XXX IX.        Hymns  for  Various  Occasions 
XL  Death  and  the  Resurrection 

XL?.  The  Last  Judgment  . 

XLU.  Th«  Church  Triumphant 


TE  DEUM  LAUDAMUS. 


We  praise  thee,  0  God ; — we  acknowledge  thee  to  be  the  Lord. 

All  the  earth   doth  worship  thee, — The  Father  everlasting. 
To  thee  all  angels  cry  aloud, — the  heavens,  and  all  the  powers  therfvn. 

To  thee  cherubim  and  seraphim — continually  do  cry, 
Holy,  holy,  holy, — Lord  God  of  Sabaoth ; 

Heaven  and  earth  are  full — of  the  majesty  of  thy  glory. 
The  glorious  company  of  the  apostles — praise  thee. 

T Ice  goodly  fellowship  of  the  prophets — praise  thee. 
The  noble  army  of  martyrs — praise  thee. 

The  holy  church  throughout  all  the  world  doth  acknowledge  thee, — the 
Father  of  an  infinite  majesty, 
Thine   honourable,   true,   and   only  Son, —  also  the  Holy  Ghost,  the 
Comforter. 
Thou  art  the  King  of  glory,  0  Christ; — thou  art  the  everlasting  Son 
of  the  Father. 
When  thou  tookest  upon  thee  to  deliver  man, — thou  didst  not  abhor 
the  Virgin's  womb. 
When  thou  hadst  overcome  the  sharpness  of  death, — thou  didst  open  the 
kingdom  of  heaven  to  all  believers. 
Thou  sittest  at  the  right  hand  of  God, — in  the  glory  of  the  Father. 

We  believe  that  thou  shalt  come — to  be  our  Judge. 
We  therefore  pray  thee,  help  thy  servants, — whom  thou  hast  redeemed 
with  thy  precious  blood ; 
Make  them  to  be  numbered  with  thy  saints, — in  glory  everlasting. 
0  Lord,  save  thy  people,  and  bless  thine  heritage : — govern  them,  and 
lift  them  up  forever. 
Day  by  day   we  magnify  thee ; — and  we  worship  thy  name  ever,  world 
without  end. 
Vouchsafe,  0  Lord, — to  keep  us  this  day  without  sin. 

0  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us, — have  mercy  upon  us. 
0  Lord,  let  thy  mercy  lighten  upon  us: — as  our  trust  is  in  thee. 
0  Lord,  in  thee  have  I  trusted; — let  me  never  be  confounded. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son, — and  to  the  Holy  Ghost; 
As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  ever  shall  be, — world  without 
end:  Amen. 

(vi) 


THE  CHURCH  LITANY. 


Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Christ,  have  mercy  upo?i  us, 
Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Christ,  hear  us. 

Oh  Lord,  our  Lord,  how  excellent  is  thy  name  in  all 
the  earth.  (Ps.  viii.  9.) 

Unto  Thee  do  we  give  thanks  \  for  Thou  art  good :  for 
Thy  mercy  endureth  for  ever.  (Ps.  cxviii.  29.) 

/  will  offer  to  Thee  the  sacrifice  of  thanksgiving,  and  will 
call  upon  the  name  of  the  Lord.  (Ps.  cxvi.  17.) 

The  sacrifices  of  God  are  a  broken  spirit;  a  broken  and 
a  contrite  heart,  O  God,  Thou  wilt  not  despise.   (Ps.  li.  17.) 

If  we  confess  our  sins,  He  is  faithful  and  just  to  forgive  us 
our  sins,  and  to  clea?ise  us  from  all  unrighteousness. 

(1  John  i.  9.) 

Let  us  lift  up  our  heart  with  our  hands  unto  God  in  the 
heavens.  (Lament,  iii.  41.) 

O  come,  let  us  worship  and  bow  down ;  let  us  kneel  be- 
fore the  Lord  our  Maker.  (Ps.  xcv.  6.N: 

'  it  Holy  and  Almighty  God,  our  Saviour, 

ige  our  transgressio?is.  (Ps.  li. 

All  we  like  sheep  have  gone  astray ;  7ve  have  turned  every 
one  to  (Is.  liii. 


2  CHURCH  LITANY. 

We  have  sinned  and  have  committed  iniquity,  and  have 
done  .wickedly.  (Dan.  ix.  5.) 

The  good  that  we  knew  to  do  we  have  not  done  : 

(James  iv.  17.) 

And  in  all  oar  works  we  have  been  unprofitable  servants, 
and  have  come  short  of  Thy  glory. 

(Luke  xvii.  10;  Rom.  iii.  23.) 

Help  us,  O  God  of  our  salvation,  for  the  Glory  of  Thy 
name;  and  deliver  us,  and  purge  away  our  sins,  for  Thy 
name's  sake.     Amen,  (Ps.  lxxix.  9.) 

Thus  saith  the  Lord  : 

I,  even  I,  am  he  that  blotteth  out  thy  transgressions  for 
Mine  own  sake,  and  will  not  remember  thy  sins.  Go,  and 
sin  no  more.  (Is.  xliii.  255  John  viii.  n.) 

Cong. — O  Lord,  have  mercy  on  us  all  5  T-  Te  Deum. 

Have  mercy  on  us  when  we  call: 
Lord,  we  have  put  our  trust  in  Thee, 
Confounded  let  us  never  be:     Amen.    . 

/  believe  in  God  the  Father  Almighty,  Maker  of  heaven 
and  earth. 

And  in  Jesus  Christ,  his  only  Son  our  Lord,  who  was 
conceived  by  the  Holy  Ghost y  born  of  the  Virgin  Mary,  suf- 
fered tender  Pontius  Pilate,  was  crucified,  dead  and  buried. 
He  descended  into  hell ;  the  third'  day  he  rose  again  from  the 
dead.  He  ascended  into  heaven  and  sittcth  at  the  right  K 
of  God,  the  Father  Almighty,  from  thence  he  shaUcome  to 
judge  the  quick  and  the  dead.  C/f**t<A4  &til  I* 

/  believe  in  the  Holy  Ghost ;  the  holy  dMMfe  church  ; 
the  communion  of  saints  ;  the  forgiveness  opsins;  the  rcsur- 
rection  of  the  body,  and  the  life  everlasting :  Amen. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and  to  the  Holy 
Ghost ; 

As  it  7cas  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  ever  shall  be, — 
world  without  end ;  Amen. 


CHURCH  LITANY.  3 

Lord  God,  our  Father  which  art  in  heaven, 
Hallowed  be  Thy  name.  Thy  kingdom  come.  Thy  will 
be  done  in  earth,  as  it  is  heaven.  Give  us  this  day  our  daily 
bread.  And  forgive  us  our  trespasses  as  we  forgive  them 
that  trespass  against  us.  And  lead  us  not  into  temptation, 
but  deliver  us  from  evil ;  For  Thine  is  the  kingdom,  and  the 
poller,  and  the  glory,  forever  and  ever  :  Amen. 

Lord  God,  Son,  Thou  Saviour  of  the  world, 
Be  gracious  unto  us. 
Lord  God,  Holy  Ghost, 
Abide  with  us  forever. 

T.  132,  p.  2. 
Cong. — Thou  Lamb  once  slain,  our  God  and  Lord, 
To  needy  prayers  Thine  ear  afford, 
And  on  us  all  have  mercy. 

From  all  sin, 
From  all  error, 
From  all  evil, 

Preserve  us,  gracious  Lord  and  God. 

From  pestilence  and  famine, 

From  calamity  by  fire  or  water,  hail  or  tempest, 

From  war  and  bloodshed, 

From  the  violence  of  wicked  men, 

Preserve  us,  gracious  Lord  and  God. 

From  indifference  to  Thy  merits  and  death, 
From  pride  and  self-complacency, 
From  hypocrisy  and  fanaticism, 
From  envy,  hatred,  and  malice, 
From  the  deceitfulness  of  sin, 
From  the  murdering  spirit  and  devices  of  Satan , 
From  the  influence  of  the  spirit  of  this  world, 
preserve  US,  gracious  Lord  and  God. 


CHUECH  LITANY. 

By  all  the  merits  of  Thy  life, 

By  Thy  human  birth  and  circumcision, 

By  Thy  obedience,  diligence  and  faithfulness, 

By  Thy  humility,  meekness  and  patience, 

By  Thy  extreme  poverty, 

By  Thy  baptism,  fasting  and  temptation, 

By  Thy  griefs  and  sorrows, 

By  Thy  prayers  and  tears, 

By  Thy  having  been  despised  and  rejected, 

Bless  and  comfort  us,  gracious  Lord  and  God, 

By  Thy  agony  and  bloody  sweat, 
By  Thy  bonds  and  scourgings, 
By  Thy  crown  of  thorns, 
By  Thy  cross  and  passion, 
By  Thy  sacred  wounds  and  precious  blood, 
By  Thy  dying  words, 
By  Thy  atoning  death, 
By  Thy  rest  in  the  grave, 
By  Thy  glorious  resurrection  and  ascension, 
By  Thy  sitting  at  the  right  hand  of  God, 
By  Thy  sending  the  Holy  Ghost, 
By  Thy  prevailing  intercession, 
By  the  holy  sacraments, 
By  Thy  divine  presence, 

By  Thy  coming  again  to  Thy  Church  on  earth,  or  our 
being  called  home  to  Thee, 

Bless  and  comfort  us,  gracious  Lord  and  God. 


Most  holy  Lord  and  God,  T-  519 

Holy,  Almighty  God, 
Holy  and  most  merciful  Saviour, 
Thou  eternal  God, 
Grant  that  we  may  never 
Lose  the  comforts  of  Thy  death  : 
Have  mercy,  O  Lord. 


CHURCH  LITANY.  5 

[Or. — May  we  a  grateful  sense  retain  1  •  m- 

Of  Thy  redeeming  love, 
And  live  below  like  those  that  hope 
To  live  with  Thee  above.] 

Thou  Head  and  Saviour  of  Thy  body,  the  Church, 

(Eph.  v.  23.) 
Unite  all  the  children  of  God  in  one  spirit; 

(John  xi.  52;  Eph.  iv.  3,  4.) 
Send  faithful  laborers  into  Thy  harvest;  (Matt.  ix.  38.) 
Give  spirit  and  power  to  preach  Thy  Word ;  (1  Cor.  ii.  7.) 
Hinder  all  schisms  and  offenses;  (Rom.  xvi.  17.) 

Put  far  from  Thy  people  all  deceivers : 
Bring  back  all  that  have  erred  or  that  are  deceived ; 
Hear  us,  gracious  Lord  and  God. 

Grartf:  love  and  unity  to  all  our  congregations  ; 
Give  to  our  bishops  and  ministers  soundness  of  doctrine, 
and  holiness  of  life,  and  preserve  them  therein ; 

(Tit.  i.  7;  ii.  1.) 
Help  all  elders  to  rule  well;  and  may  every  steward  of 
things  spiritual  or  temporal  be  faithful  not  only  in  that 
which  is  much,  but  also  in  that  which  is  least. 

(1  Tim.  v.  17;   1  Cor.  iv.  2;  Luke  xvi.  id.) 
Preserve  and  sanctify  each  member  through  the  truth ; 

(John  xvii.  17. ; 
Grant  that  all  of  us,  in  every  age  and  station,  may  enjoy 
the  powerful  and  sanctifying  merits  of  Thy  holy  hu- 
manity, and  make  us  chaste  before  Thee  in  soul  and 
body. 
Let  our  children  be  brought  up  in  the  nurture  and  admo- 
nition of  Thee;  (Eph.  vi.  4. 
Hear  us,  gracious  Lord  andJGod. 
Supply,  O  Lord,  we  pray  Thee,  all  the  wants  of  Thy  people  j 
Let  none  entangle  himself  with  the  affairs  of  this  life; 

('2  Tim.  ii.  4.  | 
But  may  all  our  labor  of  body  and  mind  be  hallowed  unto 
Thee  ; 


6  CHURCH  LITANY. 

Bless  the  sweat  of  the  brow  and  faithfulness  in  business ; 

♦  (Rom.  xii.  n.) 

Help  us  to  use  Thy  gifts  aright,  and  never  to  forget  that  it 

is  more  blessed  to  give  than  to  receive.  (Acts  xx.  35.) 
For  the  sake  of  that  peace  which  we  have  with  Thee,  may 

we,  as  much  as  lieth  in  us,  live  peaceably  with  all  men ; 

(Rom.  xii.  18.) 
Teach  us  to  bless  them  that  curse  us,  and  to  do  good  to 

them  that  hate  us;  (Matt.  v.  44.) 

Have  mercy  upon  our  slanderers  and  persecutors,  and  lay 

not  this  sin  to  their  charge;  (Acts  vii.  60.) 

Hear  us,  gracious  Lord  and  God. 

O  Lord,  the  Hope  of  Israel,  and  the  Desire  of  all  nations, 

(Is.  xvii.  13;  Hag.  vii.) 
Have  mercy  on  Thy  ancient  covenant  people,  the  Jews ; 

deliver  them  from  their  blindness;  (Rom.  xi.  25,  26.) 
Prosper  the  endeavors  of  all  Thy  servants  to  spread  Thy 

Gospel; 
Bless  our  and  all  other  Christian  congregations  gathered 

from  among  the  heathen ; 
Keep  them  as  the  apple  of  Thine  eye;      (Dent,  xxxii.  10.) 

Hear  us,  gracious  Lord  and  God. 


O,  praise  the  Lord  all  ye  nations : 

Praise  Him,  all  ye  people.         (Ps.  cxvii.  4.) 


Watch  graciously  over  all  governments; 

Establish  them  in  truth  and  righteousness,  and  give  them 
thoughts  of  peace.  * 

Bless  the  President  of  the  United  States  and  both  Llouses 
of  Congress;  the  Governor  and  Legislature  of  this  Com- 
monwealth, and  all  others  that  are  in  authority;  and 
grant  us  to  lead  under  them  a  quiet  and  peaceable  life, 
in  all  godliness  and  honesty.  (1  Tim.  'ii.  2.) 


CHUKCH  LITANY.  7 

Teach  us  to  submit  ourselves  to  every  ordinance  of  man 
for  Thy  sake;  and  to  seek  the  peace  of  the  places  where 
we  dwell.  (i  Pet.  ii.  13;  Jer.  xxix.  7.) 

Give  prosperity,  O  God,  to  this  land,  and  salvation  to  all 
its  people; 

Hear  us,  gracious  Lord  and  God. 

O  Thou  Preserver  of  men,  (Job  vii.  20. ) 

Watch  over  those  who  travel  by  land  or  sea ; 

Send  help  to  all  that  are  in  danger,  tribulation,  or  distress; 

Strengthen  and  uphold  those  who  suffer  persecution  for  the 
sake  of  the  Gospel;  (Heb.  xiii.  3.) 

Defend  and  provide  for  fatherless  children,  and  widows, 
and  all  who  are  desolate  and  afflicted;      (Ps.  lxviii.  5.) 

Be  the  support  of  the  aged;  (Is.  xlvi.  4.) 

Make  the  bed  of  the  sick,  and  in  the  midst  of  suffering  let 
them  feel  that  Thou  lovest  them;  (Ps.  xli.  3.) 

Enable  the  dying  to  put  their  trust  in  Thee,  as  the  pro- 
pitiation for  the  sins  of  the  whole  world;  (1  John  ii.  2.) 
Hear  us,  gracious  Lord  and  God. 

Have  mercy,  O  Lord,  on  Thy  whole  creation ; 

(Rom.  viii.  19,  22  ) 
Hasten  the  day  when  the  kingdoms  of  this  world  shall  be- 
come the  kingdoms  of  our  Lord  and  of  His  Christ;  and 
may  we  be  accounted  worthy  to  stand  before  Him ; 

Rev.  xL  15  ;  Luke  xxi.  36.) 

Lord,  for  Thy  coming  us  prepare}  T,  79. 

May  we  to  meet  Thee  without  fear, 

At  all  times  ready  be. 
In  faith  and  love  preserve  us  sound  \ 
O  let  us  day  and  night  be  found, 

Waiting  with  joy  to  welcome  Thee. 

Keep  us  in  everlasting  fellowship  with  the  church  trium- 
phant, and  let  us  rest  together  in  Thy  presence  from  our 
labors ; 

H  is  Lord  and  God. 


8  CHURCH  LITANY. 

O  Christ,  Almighty  God, 

Hlwc  mercy  upon  us. 

O  Thou  Lamb  of  God,  which  takest  away  the  sin  of  the 
world, 

Manifest  Thyself  to  us. 

O  Thou  Lamb  of  God,  which  takest  away  the  sin  of  the 
world, 

Give  unto  us  Thy  peace. 

O  Christ,  hear  us. 
Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

Christ,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us.     Amen. 


[to  be  prayed  in  times  of  war. 

Grant,  O  Lord,  unto  the  President  of  the  United  States,  in  these 

times  of  danger,  Thy  gracious  counsel,  that  in  all  things  he  may 

approve  himself  the  father  of  the  people; 
Be  Thou  the  gracious  Protector  of  these  States,  and  of  all  our 

fellow- citizens  in  all  parts  of  the  world  ; 
Turn  the  hearts  of  our  enemies;  defeat  every  evil  design  against 

us;  and  continue  to  show  Thy  tender  mercies  unto  these  United 

States  as  Thou  hast  done  in  days  past; 
Cause  us  to  bow  down  before  Thee,  to  confess  our  sins,  and  to 

acknowledge  with  contrite  hearts,  that  it  is  of  Thy  mercies  that 

we  are  not  consumed ; 
Stop  in  Thy  tender  mercy  the  efFusion "of  human  blood,  and  make 

discord  and  wars  to  cease ; 
To  this  end  put  into  the  hearts  of  the  rulers  of  the  nation  thoughts 

of  peace,-that  we  may  see  it  soon  established,  to  the  glory  of 

Thy  name  : 

Hear  us,  gracious  Lord  and  God.'] 


xiii 


DOXOLOGY. 


To  BE  USED  ON  FESTAL  OCCASIONS. 


Unto  the  Lamb  that  was  slain,  (Rev.  v.  12.) 

And  hath  redeemed  us  out  of  all  nations  of  the  earth;  (Rev.  v.  9.) 

Unto  the  Lord  who  purchased  our  souls  for  himself:         (Acts  xx.  28.) 

Unto  that  Friend  who  loved  us, — and  washed  us  from  our  sins  in  his 

own  blood;  (Rev-  *■  50 

Who  died  for  us  once,  (Rom.  vi.  10,  11  ;  2  Cor.  v.  15.) 

That  we  might  die  unto  sin ;  (1  Pet.  ii.  24.) 

Who  rose  for  us, 

That  we  also  might  rise;  (1  Cor.  xv.) 

WTho  ascended  for  us  into  heaven, 

To  prepare  a  place  for  us ;  (John  xiv.  2,  3.) 

Choir.     And  to  whom  are  subjected  the  angels,  and  powers,  and  do- 
minions; (1  ^t.  iii.  22.) 

To  Him  be  glory  at  all  times, 

In  the  church  that  waiteth  for  him, — and  in  that  which  is  around  him, 
Choir.     From  everlasting  to  everlasting:  Amen. 

Min.     Little  children,  abide  in  him;  that  when  he  shall  appear,  w* 
may  have  confidence,  and  not  be  ashamed  before  him  at  his  coming. 

(1  John  ii.  28.) 

T.  36.  p.  2.  In  none  but  him  alone  I  trust  for  ever, 
In  him,  my  Saviour. 

The  Lord  bless  thee,  and  keep  thee : 

The  Lord  make  his  face  shine  upon  thee,  and  be  gracious  unto  thee ; 
The  Lord  lift  up  his  countenance  upon  thee,  an  J  give  thee  peace: 
In  the  name  of  Jesus  :  Amen. 


EASTER  MORNING  LITANY. 


I  believe  in  the  One  only  God,  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost,  who 
created  all  things  by  Jesus  Christ,  and  was  in  Christ,  reconciling  the 
world  unto  himself. 

I  believe  in  God,  the  Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  who  hath 
chosen  us  in  him  before  the  foundation  of  the  world ; 

Who  hath  delivered  us  from  the  power  of  darkness,  and  hath  trans- 
lated us  into  the  kingdom  of  his  dear  Son; 

Who  hath  blessed  us  with  all  spiritual  blessings  in  heavenly  places  in 
Christ; 

Who  hath  made  us  meet  to  be  partakers  of  the  inheritance  of  the 
saints  in  light :  having  predestinat-sd  us  unto  the  adoption  of  children 
by  Jesus  Christ  to  himself,  according  to  the  good  pleasure  of  his  will, 
to  the  praise  of  the  glory  of  his  grace,  wherein  he  hath  made  us  ac- 
cepted in  the  Beloved. 

This  I  verily  believe. 

We  thank  thee,  0  Father,  Lord  of  heaven  and  earth,  because  thou 
hast  hid  these  things  from  the  wise  and  prudent,  and  hast  revealed 
them  unto  babes :  even  so,  Father ;  for  so  it  seemed  good  in  thy  sight. 

Father,  glorify  thy  name. 

Our  Father  which  art  in  heaven,  hallowed  he  thy  name;  thy  kingdom 
come ;  thy  will  be  done  in  earth,  as  it  is  in  heaven :  give  us  this  day  our 
daily  bread ;  and  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as  we  forgive  them  that  trespass 
against  us  ;  and  lead  us  not  into  temptation,  but  deliver  us  from  evil :  for 
thine  is  the  kingdom,  and  the  power,  and  the  glory,  for  ever  and  ever: 
Amen. 

I  believe  in  the  name  of  the  only  begotten  Son  of  God,  by  whom 
are  all  things,  and  we  through  him ; 

I  believe,  that  he  was  made  flesh,  and  dwelt  among  us ;  and  took 
on  him  the  form  of  a  servant; 

By  the  overshadowing  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  was  conceived  of  the  Virgin 
Mary;  as  the  children  are  partakers  of  flesh  and  blood,  he  also  him- 
self likewise  took  part  of  the  same ;  was  born  of  a  woman  ; 

And  being  found  in  fashion  as  a  man,  was  tempted  in  all  points  like 
as  we  are,  yet  without  sin : 

For  he  is  the  Lord,  the  Messenger  of  the  covenant,  whom  we  de- 
light in.  The  Lord  and  his  Spirit  hath  sent  him  to  proclaim  the 
acceptable  year  of  the  Lord: 

He  spoke  that  which  he  did  know,  and  testified  that  which  he  had 


EASTER  MORNING  LITANY.  xv 

Been :  as  many  as  received  him,  to  them  gave  he  power  to  become  the 
gons  of  God. 

Behold  the  Lamb  of  God,  which  taketh  away  the  sin  of  the  world, 

Suffered  under  Pontius  Pilate,  was  crucified,  dead,  and  buried ; 

The  third  day  rose  again  from  the  dead,  and  with  him  many  bodies 
of  the  saints  which  slept ; 

Ascended  into  heaven,  and  sitteth  on  the  throne  of  the  Father: 
whence  he  will  come,  in  like  manner  as  he  was  seen  going  into 
fieaven. 

T.  58.  p.  2.  Amen,  come,  Lord  Jesus;  come  we  implore  thee: 
"With  longing  hearts  we  now  are  waiting  for  thee; 
Come  soon,  0  come. 

The  Lord  will  descend  from  heaven  with  a  shout,  with  the  voice  of 
the  archangel,  and  with  the  trump  of  God,  to  judge  both  the  quick 
and  the  dead. 

This  is  my  Lord,  who  redeemed  me,  a  lost  and  undone  human  crea- 
ture, purchased  and  gained  me  from  sin,  from  death,  and  from  the 
power  of  the  devil  ; 

Not  with  gold  or  silver,  but  with  his  holy  precious  blood,  and  with 
his  innocent  suffering  and  dying; 

To  the  end  that  I  should  be  his  own,  and  in  his  kingdom  live  under 
him  and  serve  him,  in  eternal  righteousness,  innocence,  and  happiness : 

So  as  he,  being  risen  from  the  dead,  liveth  and  reigneth,  world 
without  end. 

This  I  most  certainly  believe. 

I  believe  in  the  Holy  Ghost,  who  proceedeth  from  the  Father,  and 
whom  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  sent,  after  he  went  away,  that  he  should 
abide  with  us  for  ever; 

That  he  should  comfort  us.  as  a  mother  comforteth  her  children  : 

That  he  should  help  our  infirmities,  and  make  intercession  for  us 
with  groanings  which  cannot  be  uttered ; 

That  he  should  bear  witness  with  our  spirit,  that  we  are  the  children 
of  God,  and  teach  us  to  cry,  Abba,  Father; 

That  he  should  shed  abroad  in  our  hearts  the  love  of  God,  and  make 
our  bodies  his  holy  temple ; 

And  that  he  should  work  all  in  all,  dividing  to  every  man  severally 
as  he  will. 

Td  him  be  glory  in  the  church,  which  is  in  Christ  Jesus,  the  holy, 
universal  Christian  church,  in  the  communion  of  saints,  at  all  time?, 
and  from  eternity  to  eternity.     Amen. 

I  believe,  that  by  my  own  reason  and  strength  I  cannot  believe  in 
Jesus  Christ  my  Lord,  or  come  to  him ; 


xvi  EASTER  MORNING  LITANY. 

But  that  the  Holy  Ghost  calleth  me  by  the  gospel,  enlighteneth  me 
with  his  gifts,  sanctifieth  and  preserveth  me  in  the  true  faith ; 

Even  as  he  calleth,  gathereth,  enlighteneth,  and  sanctifieth  the  -whole 
church  on  earth,  which  he  keepeth  by  Jesus  Christ  in  the  only  true 
faith ; 

In  which  Christian  church  God  forgiveth  me  and  every  believer  all 
sin  daily  and  abundantly. 

This  I  assuredly  believe. 

I  believe,  that  by  holy  baptism  I  am  embodied  as  a  member  of  the 
church  of  Christ,  which  he  hath  loved,  and  for  which  he  gave  himself, 
that  he  might  sanctify  and  cleanse  it  with  the  washing  of  water  by 
the  word.     Amen. 

In  this  communion  of  saints  my  faith  is  placed  upon  my  Lord  and 
Saviour  Jesus  Christ,  who  died  for  us,  and  shed  his  blood  on  the  cross 
for  the  remission  of  sins,  and  who  hath  granted  unto  me  his  body  and 
blood  in  the  Lord's  Supper,  as  a  pledge  of  grace ;  as  the  Scripture 
saith,  Our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  the  same  night  in  which  he  was  be- 
trayed,  took  bread:  and  when  he  had  given  thanks,  he  brake  it,  and 
gave  it  to  his  disciples,  and  said,  Take,  eat :  this  is  my  body  which  is 
given  for  you;  this  do  in  remembrance  of  me.  After  the  same  man- 
ner also,  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  when  he  had  supped,  took  the  cup, 
gave  thanks,  and  gave  it  to  them,  saying,  Drink  ye  all  of  it ;  this  is 
my  blood,  the  blood  of  the  New  Testament,  which  is  shed  for  you,  and 
for  many,  for  the  remission  of  sins.  This  do  ye,  as  oft  as  ye  drink  it, 
in  remembrance  of  me.     Amen. 

I  have  a  desire  to  depart,  and  to  be  with  Christ,  which  is  far  better; 
I  shall  never  taste  death ;  yea,  I  shall  attain  unto  the  resurrection  of 
the  dead :  for  the  body  which  I  shall  put  off,  this  grain  of  corrupti- 
bility, shall  put  on  incorruption :  my  flesh  shall  rest  in  hope. 

And  the  God  of  peace,  that  brought  again  from  the  dead  our  Lord 
Jesus,  that  great  Shepherd  of  the  sheep,  through  the  blood  of  the  ever- 
lasting covenant,  shall  also  quicken  these  our  mortal  bodies,  if  so  be 
that  the  Spirit  of  God  hath  dwelled  in  them.     Amen. 

We  poor  sinners  pray, 

Hear  us,  gracious  Lord  and  God; 

And  keep  us  in  everlasting  fellowship  with  our  brethren,  and  with 
our  sisters,  who  have  entered  into  the  joy  of  their  Lord; 

Also  with  the  servants  and  handmaids  of  our  church,  whom  thou 
hast  called  home  in  the  past  year,  and  with  the  whole  church  triumph- 
ant ;  and  let  us  rest  together  in  thy  presence  from  our  labours.  Amen. 

T.  15.  They  are  at  rest  in  lasting  Mips, 
Beholding  Christ  our  Saviour: 
Our  humble  expectation  is 
To  live  with  him  for  ever. 


BAPTISM  OF  ADULTS.  xix 

For  Christ  hath  said,  Suffer  little  children  to  come  unto  me  and 
forbid  them  not,  for  of  such  is  the  kingdom  of  heaven. 

(The  child  having  been  brought  in,  the  minister  offers  up  a  prayer.) 
Ye  who  arc  baptized  into  Christ  Jesus,  how  were  ye  baptized? 

Into  his  death. 
N.  N.,  into  the  death  of  Jesus  I  baptize  thee,  in  the  name  of  the 
Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost. 

(During  the  imposition  of  hands  the  minister  continues  :) 
Now  art  thou  buried  with  him  by  baptism  into  his  death ; 
In  the  name  of  Jesus:  Amen. 

Now  therefore  live,  yet  not  thou,  but  Christ  live  in  thee  ;  and  the  life 
which  thou  now  livest  in  the  flesh,  live  by  the  faith  of  the  Son  of  God, 
who  loved  thee,  and  gave  himself  for  thee. 

T.  58.  That  our  Lord's  views  with  him  may  be  attain'd, 
We  now  con.  u-end  this  child,  with  faith  unfeign'd, 
To  the  Father's  blessing,  to  the  Son's  favour, 
The  Holy  Spirit's  guidance,  now  and  ever: 

Hear  us,  0  Lord 
The  Lord  bless  thee,  &c. 


(Questions  which  may  be  put  to  the  children  and  answered  by  them.) 

1.  Who  instituted  baptism  ? 

2.  What  promise  did  he  give? 

8.  What  assurance  have  we  in  baptism? 


BAPTISM  OF  ADULTS. 


T.  22.  Christ,  the  almighty  Son  of  God, 

Took  on  him  human  flesh  and  blood, 
And  willingly  gave  up  his  breath 
To  save  us  from  eternal  death. 

Praise  to  the  Father,  and  the  Son,— And  Holy  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 

That  we're  from  condemnation  freed. — Since  Christ  our  ransom  fully  paid. 

(Afler  a  short  discourse  follow  these  petitions.) 

Lord  God,  Our  Father  which  art  in  heaven, 

Hallowed  be  thy  name;  thy  kingdom  come ;  thy  will  be  done  in  earth,  a$ 
it  is  in  heaven;  give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread;  and  forgive  us  our  tret- 
passes,  as  we  forgive  them  that  trespass  against  us ;  and  lead  us  not  into 
temptation,  but  deliver  us  from  evil :  for  thine  is  the  kingdom,  and  the  power f 
and  the  glory,  for  ever  and  ever :  Amen. 


xx  BAPTISM  OF  ADULTS. 

Lord  God,  Son,  thou  Saviour  of  the  world, 

Be  gracious  unto  us. 
Lord  God,  Holy  Ghost, 

Abide  xcith  us  forever. 

T.  132.  p.  2.  Thou  Lamb  once  slain,  our  God  and  Lord. 
To  needy  prayers  thine  ear  afford, 
And  on  us  all  have  mercy. 

By  thy  divine  presence, 

By  thy  holy  sacraments, 

Bless  us>  gracious  Lord  and  God. 

[Questions  put  to  the  candidate  for  baptism.] 

Dost  thou  believe  in  God  the  Father,  almighty  Maker  and  Preserver 
of  heaven  and  earth  ? 

Answer.  I  do. 

Dost  thou  believe  in  Jesus  Christ,  the  only  begotten  Son  of  God,  our 
Lord,  who  loved  us,  and  gave  himself  for  us  ? 

Answer.  I  do. 

Dost  thou  believe  in  the  Holy  Ghost,  the  holy  Christian  church,  the 
forgiveness  of  sins,  the  resurrection  of  the  body,  and  the  life  ever- 
lasting? 

Answer.  I  do. 

Dost  thou  believe  that  thou  art  a  sinful  creature,  deserving  of  wrath 
nd  eternal  punishment? 

Answer.   I  verily  believe  it. 

Dost  thou  believe  that  Jesus  Christ  is  thy  Lord,  who  redeemed  thee, 
a  lost  and  undone  human  Creature,  from  sin,  from  death,  and  from  the 
power  of  the  devil,  with  his  innocent  suffering  and  dying,  and  with  his 
holy  and  precious  blood  ? 

Answer.    /  verily  believe  it. 


BAPTISM  OF  ADULTS.  xxi 

Post  thou  in  this  faith  desire  to  be  baptized  into  the  death  of  Jesus, 
<o  be  washed  from  thy  sins,  and  to  be  embodied  into  the  congregation 
of  the  faithful? 

Answer.   This  is  my  sincere  desire. 

Dost  thou  in  this  faith  renounce  the  service  of  sin  and  Satan,  and 
determine  to  live  under  Christ  in  his  kingdom,  and  serve  him  in  holi- 
ness and  righteousness  all  the  days  of  thy  life '? 

Answer.  /  do  most  heartily,  in  the  strength  of  Jesus  Christ,  my  Lord, 
and  of  his  Holy  Spirit. 

T.  155.    Unto  7am,  0  Lamb  of  God. — Open  thy  salvation's  treasure 
In  rich  measure  ;—  Graciously  his  sins  forgive, 
Him  receive, — Grant  him  peace  and  consolation; 
Join  him  to  thy  congregation, — As  the  purchase  of  thy  death. 

T.  22.    The  water  flowing  from  thy  side, 

Which  by  the  spear  was  open'd  wide, 
Be  now  his  bath  :  thy  precious  blood 
Cleanse  him,  and  bring  him  nigh  to  God. 

(The  candidate  for  baptism  kneeling,  the  minister  offers  up  a  prayer.) 

Ye  who  are  baptized  into  Christ  Jesus,  how  were  ye  baptized? 

Into  ?iis  death. 

N.  N.,  into  the  death  of  Jesus  I  baptize  thee,  in  the  name  of  the 
Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost. 

(During  the  imposition  of  hands  the  minister  continues  :) 

Now  art  thou  washed,  justified,  and  sanctified  by  the  blood  of  Christ: 
therefore  live,  yet  not  thou,  but  Christ  live  in  thee;  and  the  life,  which 
thou  now  livest  in  the  flesh,  live  by  the  faith  of  the  Son  of  God,  who 
loved  thee,  and  gave  himself  for  thee. 

Amen,  Hallelujah,  Ilallelujah, 
Amen,  Hallelujah. 

(Then,  the  congregation  kneeling,  the  following  verses  may  be  sung:) 

t.  22.  May  Christ  thee  sanctify  and  bless, 
His  Spirit's  sea]  on  thee  impress, 
His  body,  torn  with  many  a  wound, 
Preserve  thy  soul  and  body  sound 


BAPTISM  OF  ADULTS. 

The  blood-sweat  trickling  down  his  face> 
Thy  condemnation  doth  erase; 
His  cross,  his  Bufferings,  and  Ms  pain, 
Thy  everlasting  strength  remain. 

The  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
Will  thee  protect,  we  humbly  trust. 


The  Lord  bless  thee,  &c. 


BAPTISM  OF  ADULTS  FROxM  THE  HEATHEN. 


Our  Lord  Jesus  Christ, 

Be  gracious  unto  us. 
By  thy  divine  presence, 
Bless  us,  gracious  Lord  and  God. 

By  all  the  merits  of  thy  holy  humanity,  life,  sufferings,  death,  and 
resurrection, 

Bless  us,  gracious  Lord  and  God. 

T.  22.  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  all  praise  to  thee, 
That  thou  didst  dei.sn  a  man  to  be, 
And  for  each  soul  which  thou  hast  made, 
Hast  an  eternal  ransom  paid. 

T.  132.  0  Jesus  Christ,  enthron'd  on  high, 
The  Fathers  Son  beloved, 
By  whom  lost  sinners  are  brought  nigb, 

And  guilt  and  curse  removed; 
Thou  Lamb  once  slain,  our  God  and  Lord, 
To  needy  prayers  thine  ear  afford, 
And  on  us  all  have  mercy. 

T.  30.      Lift  up  thy  pierced  hands,  most  gracious  Saviour, 
Now  pour  out  on  him  [them]  that  grace  and  favour, 
Which  in  thy  loving— aud  kind  heart  for  us  is  ever  moving. 

'After  these  or  other  verses  suited  to  this  transaction  have  been  sung,  and  a  short 
discourse  delivered  concerning  the  aim  of  baptism,  and  the  grace  imparted  by  it  to 
those  who  receive  it,  the  minister  shall  put  the  following  questions  to  the  candidate.] 

Dost  thou  believe  that  thou  art  a  sinful  creature,  and  on  account  of 
thy  sins  deservest  the  wrath  of  God  and  eternal  punishment? 

Answer.  I  do  believe  it. 


BAPTISM  OF  ADULTS.  xxiii 

Dost  thou  believe,  that  Jesus  Christ  became  a  man  for  us,  and  by 
his  innocent  life,  sufferings,  blood-shedding,  and  death,  reconciled  us 
Binners  to  God  ? 

Answer.  1  verily  believe  it. 

Dost  thou  believe  that  he  hath  purchased  for  thee,  by  his  blood  and 
death,  remission  of  sins,  life,  and  happiness? 

Answer.   J  verily  believe  it. 

Wilt  thou  in  this  faith  be  baptized  into  the  death  of  Jesus,  and  be 
washed  from  thy  sins  in  his  blood  ? 

Answer.    That  is  my  sincere  desire. 

Dost  thou  also  desire  to  be  delivered  from  the  power  of  sin,  and  of 
Satan,  and  to  be  received  into  the  fellowship  of  Jesus  Christ,  and  of 
those  who  believe  in  him  ? 

Answer.  That  is  my  sincere  desire,  and  1  renounce  the  devil  and  all 
his  works  and  ways. 

T.  22.  Soul,  body,  spirit,  Lord,  are  thine. 
The  purchase  of  thy  blood  diTine; 
0  take  him  as  thy  property, 
And  keep  him  thine  eternally. 

[During  this  verse  the  candidate  for  baptism  kneels  down,  and  the  minister  prays 
that  he  may  be  cleansed  from  all  his  sins  in  the  blood  of  Christ,  delivered  from 
guilt  and  punishment,  and  from  the  dominion  of  sin  and  Satan,  buried  by  bap- 
tism into  the  death  of  Jesus,  and  raised  together  with  him  unto  newness  of  life, 
and  thus,  together  with  all  believers,  received  into,  and  made  a  partaker  of,  the 
fellowship  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Iloly  Ghost  ] 

T.  22.  The  water  flowing  from  thy  side, 

"Which  by  the  spear  was  open'd  wide, 
Be  now  his  bath ;  thy  precious  blood 
Cleanse  him  and  bring  him  nigh  to  God. 

(After  the  singing  of  this,  or  any  other  suitable  verse,  follows  the  baptism.) 

N.  N.,  I  baptize  thee  into  the  death  of  Jesus,  in  the  name  of  the 
Father,  and  of  the  Son.  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost.     Amen. 

Now  art  thou  buried  with  Christ  by  baptism  into  his  death ;  there- 
fore, from  henceforth  live,  yet  not  thou,  but  Christ  live  in  thee;  aud 
the  life  which  thou  now  livest  in  the  flesh,  live  by  the  faith  of  the  Son 
of  God,  who  loved  thee,  and  gave  himself  for  thee. 

I.  14.  With  awe  and  heartfelt  thankfulness 
Him  in  the  dost  a  lore; 
lie  who  h:Uh  look'd  on  thee  in  grace, 
llath  bliss  for  thee  in  store. 

[The  congregation  now  kneels  down,  during  which  may  be  sung.] 

T.  22.  Mny  Christ   thee  sanctify  and  bless, 
His  Spirit's  seal  on  thee  impress; 
His  body,  torn  with  many  a  wound, 
Preserve  thy  soul  and  body  sound 


xxIt  CONFIRMATION. 

OR,  T.  22.  The  Saviour's  blood  and  righteousness 
Thy  beauty  be,  thy  glorious  dress; 
Thus  well  array'd,  thou  need'st  uot  fear, 
When  in  his  presence  all  appear. 

OR,  T.  79,  p.  2.  His  death  and  passion  ever, 
Till  soul  and  body  sever, 
Shall  in  thy  heart  engrav'd  remain. 

T.  22.  All  power  and  glory  doth  pertain 
Unto  the  Lamb,  for  he  was  slain, 
And  hath  redeem'd  us  by  his  blood, 
And  made  us  kings  and  priests  to  God. 

(The  congregation  rising,  the  minister  pronounces  the  blesslDg:) 

The  Lord  bless  thee,  and  keep  thee; 

The  Lord  make  his  face  shine  upon  thee,  and  be  gracious  unto 
thee; 

The  Lord  lift  up  his  countenance  upon  thee,  and  give  thee  peace: 

In  the  name  of  Jesus:  Amen. 

T.  11.  Praise  on  earth  to  thee  be  glv'n 
Never-ceasing  praise  in  heaven; 
Boundless  wisdom,  power  divine, 
Love  unspeakable  are  thine. 


CONFIRMATION. 


After  a  suitable  discourse,  the  minister  addresses  the  candidates  for  confirmation, 
putting  some  appropriate  questions  to  them,  to  which  they  reply.  They  then  kneel 
down,  and  the  minister  imparts  to  each  the  blessing  of  confirmation  with  imposition 
of  hands,  pronouncing  at  the  same  time  a  text  of  Scripture,  such  as: 

"The  very  God  of  peace  sanctify  you  wholly;  and  I  pray  God  your 
whole  spirit,  and  soul,  and  body,  be  preserved  blameless  unto  the 
coming  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ."  (1  Thess.  v.  23.) 

Or,  "Now  the  God  of  peace,  that  brought  again  from  the  dead  our 
Lord  Jesus,  that  great  Shepherd  of  the  sheep,  through  the  blood  of  the 
everlasting  covenant,  make  you  perfect  in  every  good  work  to  do  his 
will,  working  in  you  that  which  is  well-pleasing  in  his  sight,  through 
Jesus  Christ."  (Heb.  xiii.  20,  21.) 

After  this  the  minister  addfl: 

The  Lord  bless  thee,  and  keep  thee ; 


HOLY  COMMUNION.  xxv 

The  Lord  make  his  face  shine  upon  thee,  and  be  gracious  unto  thee  j 
The  Lord  lift  up  his  countenance  upon  thee,  and  give  thee  peace  : 

In  the  name  of  Jesus:  Amen. 

All  then  kneel  down,  and  the  persons  confirmed  are  commended  in  prayer  to  the 
Lord.    The  service  is  concluded  with  a  hymn. 


All  candidates  for  confirmation  are,  previous  to  it.  carefully  instructed  by  the 
minister  la  the  doctrines  of  Christianity,  with  a  particular  reference  to  the  Lord's 
supper,  of  which  they  are  invited  to  partake  at  the  next  celebration  of  this  holy 
ordinance,  subsequent  to  their  confirmation. 


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THE  HOLY  COMMUNION. 


Tm?  service  is  opened  by  sinking  verses  expressive  of  penitence  and  contrition  of 
heart,  after  which  a  prayer  for  absolution  is  offered  up.  The  congregation  rising,  a 
verse  is  sung,  and  the  bread  is  consecrated  by  pronouncing  the  words  of  institution: 

"Our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  the  same  night  in  which  he  was  betrayed, 
took  bread,  and  when  he  had  given  thanks,  he  brake  it,  and  gave  it  to 
bis  disciples,  and  said:  'Take,  eat:  this  is  my  body,  which  is  given 
for  you.     This  do  in  remembrance  of  me.'  " 

The  consecrated  bread  is  then  distributed  by  the  minister  and  his  assistants  among 
the  communicants,  during  the  singing  of  hymns,  treating  principally  of  the  sufferings 
and  death  of  our  Lord.  After  all  the  communicants  have  received  the  bread,  the 
minister  repeats  the  words : 

Our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  said,  "Take,  eat:  this  is  my  body,  which  is 
given  for  you." 

The  congregation  partake  all  together  at  the  same  time,  kneeling,  either  in  silence, 
or  while  a  verse  is  sung,  expressive  of  the  solemn  act.  The  congregation  rising,  verses 
of  thanksgiving  are  sung,  after  which  the  minister  consecrates  the  wine  by  pronouncing 
the  words : 

♦'After  the  same  manner  also  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  took  the  cup, 
when  he  had  supped,  gave  thanks,  and  gave  it  to  them  saying:  Drink 
ye  all  of  it:  this  is  my  blood,  the  blood  of  the  new  testament,  which 
is  shed  for  you  and  for  many,  for  the  remission  of  sins.  This  do  ye, 
as  oft  as  ye  drink  it,  in  remembrance  of  me." 

The  minister  then  partaking  of  the  consecrated  cup,  delivers  it  to  his  assistants,  by 
whom  it  is  administered  to  the  congregation  :  during  which  hymns  are  sung,  treating 
of  the  remission  of  sins  in  the  blood  of  Jesus,  and  of  its  healing  and  sanctifying 
^aower. 

The  service  is  continued  with  hymns,  treating  of  brotherly  love,  communion  with 
OhrUt,  and  thankfulness  for  his  incarnation,  passion,  and  death,  and  concluded  with 
the  blessing. 


xxvi 


ORDINATIONS. 


The  service  being  opened  by  the  Ringing  of  the  hymn :  Come.  Holy  Ghost,  com 
Lord  our  God,  Ac,  or  pome  other  suitable  verses,  the  Bishop  addresses  the  congregatio 
in  an  appropriate  discourse,  ending  with  a  charge  to  the  candidate  (or  candidates)  for 
ordination,  after  which  he  offers  up  a  prayer,  imploring  tne  blessing  of  God  upon  the 
solemn  transaction,  and  commending  the  candidate  (or  candidates)  to  his  grace,  that 
he  may  be  endowed  with  power,  and  unction,  and  the  influences  of  the  Holy  Ghost 
for  preaching  the  word  of  God.  administering  the  holy  sacraments,  and  for  doing  all 
those  things,  which  shall  be  committed  unto  him,  for  the  promotion  of  the  spiritual 
edification  of  the  church.  The  Bishop  then  proceeds  to  ordain  the  candidate  (or  can- 
didates) with  imposition  of  hands,  pronouncing  the  following,  or  similar  words: 

I  ordain  (consecrate)  thee,  N.  N.,  to  be  a  Deacon  (Presbyter)  (Bishop) 
of  the  church  of  the  United  Brethren,  in  the  name  of  the  Father,  and 
of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost:  The  Lord  bless  thee,  and  keep  thee; 
The  Lord  make  his  face  shine  upon  thee,  and  be  gracious  unto  thee ;  The 
Lord  lift  up  his  countenance  upon  theey  and  give  thee  peace :  In  the  name 
of  Jesus:  Amen. 

The  Bishop  having  returned  to  his  place,  kneels  down  with  the  whole  congregation, 
all  worshipping  in  silent  devotion,  while  one  of  the  following  Doxologies  is  sung  in  9 
solemn  manner  by  the  choir,  the  congregation  joining  in  the  Amen,  Hallelujah. 

The  service  is  concluded  with  a  short  hymn,  and  the  Bishop  pronouncing  tho  New 
Testament  blessing. 


N.  B.  At  the  consecration  of  bishops,  one  or  two  bishops  generally  assist 


DOXOLOGIES. 


(a)  TO  BE  USED  AT  THE  ORDINATION  OF  DEACONS. 

Glory  be  to  thy  most  meritorious  Ministry. 
0  thou  Servant  of  the  true  tabernacle, 
Who  didst  not  come  to  be  ministered  unto, 
But  to  minister. 

Amen,  Hallelujah,  Hallelujah, 
Amen,  Hallelujah. 


MATRIMONY.  xxvii 

(b)  TO  BE  USED  AT  THE  ORDINATION  OP  PRESBYTERS. 

Glory  be  to  thy  most  holy  Priesthood, 

Christ,  thou  Lamb  of  God; 

Thou  who  wast  slain  for  us ; 

Who  by  one  offering  hast  perfected  for  ever  them  that  are  sanctified. 

Amen,  Hallelujah,  Hallelujah, 

Amen,  Hallelujah. 


(c)    TO    BE    USED    AT    THE    CONSECRATION    OF    BISHOPS. 

Glory  be  to  the  Shepherd  and  Bishop  of  our  souls, 

The  great  Shepherd  of  the  sheep,  through  the  blood  of  the  everlasting 

covenant ; 
Glory  and  obedience  be  unto  God  the  Holy  Ghost,  our  Guide  and 

Comforter  ; 
Glory  and  adoration  be  to  the  Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ, 
Who  is  the  Father  of  all  who  are  called  children  on  earth  and  in 

heaven. 

0  might  each  pulse  thanksgiving  beat, 
And  every  breath  His  praise  repeat. 

Amen,  Hallelujah,  Hallelujah, 
Amen,  Hallelujah. 


SOLEMNIZATION  OF  MATRIMONY. 


Pearly  Beloved! 

We  are  here  assembled  in  the  presence  of  God  and  this  congre- 
gation (company),  to  join  together  this  man  N.  N.,  and  this  woman 
N.  N.  in  holy  matrimony,  which  is  commended  by  the  Apostle  to  be 
honourable  among  all  men ;  and  therefore,  is  not  by  any  to  be  entered 
into  unadvisedly  or  lightly,  but  reverently,  discreetly,  and  in  the  fear 
)f  God. 

In  holy  writ  we  are  taught: 

That  matrimony  was  instituted  by  God  himself,  and  is,  therefore,  an 
holy  estate; 

That,  according  to  the  ordinance  of  God,  a  man  and  his  wife  shall 
be  one  flesh  ; 

That  what  God  hath  joined  together,  man  may  not  put  asunder; 

That,  under  the  New  Covenant,  the  married  state  hath  been  eapcti- 
fied,  to  be  an  emblem  of  Christ  and  his  church ; 


xxviii  MATRIMONY. 

That  the  husband,  as  the  head  of  the  wife,  should  love  her,  even  as 
Christ  also  loveth  the  church  ;  and  that  the  wife  be  subject  to  her  own 
husband  in  the  Lord,  as  the  church  is  subject  unto  Christ; 

That,  in  consequence,  Christians  thus  united  together,  should  love 
one  another,  as  one  in  the  Lord,  be  faithful  one  to  the  other,  assist 
each  other  mutually,  and  never  forsake  one  another.  Loving  God, 
our  Saviour,  above  all  things,  whatsoever  they  do,  in  word  or  deed, 
they  should  do  all  to  the  glory  of  God,  and  in  the  name  of  Jesus 
Christ. 

Into  this  holy  estate  these  two  persons  come  now  to  be  joined. 
If  any  man  can  show  just  cause,  why  they  may  not  lawfully  be  joined 
together,  let  him  now  speak,  or  else  hereafter  forever  hold  his  peace. 

The  minister  shall  then  say  to  the  man  : — 

N.  N.,  wilt  thou  have  this  woman,  N.  N.,  here  present,  to  thy  wedded 
wife,  to  live  together,  after  God's  ordinance,  in  the  holy  estate  of 
matrimony  ?  Wilt  thou  love  her,  honour  her,  and  care  for  her  ;  and, 
through  the  grace  of  God,  approve  thyself  unto  her,  in  every  respect 
as  a  faithful  Christian  husband,  so  long  as  ye  both  shall  live  ? 

Answer  :  /  will. 

The  minister  shall  then  say  to  the  woman : — 

N.  N.,  wilt  thou  have  this  man,  N.  N.,  here  present,  to  thy  wedded 
husband,  to  live  together,  after  God's  ordinance,  in  the  holy  estate  of 
matrimony?  Wilt  thou  love  him,  honour  him,  and  be  subject  unto 
him  in  the  Lord ;  and,  through  the  grace  of  God,  approve  thyself  unto 
him,  in  every  respect,  as  a  faithful  Christian  wife,  so  long  as  ye  both 
ehall  live  ? 

Answer:  I  will. 

For  as  much,  then,  as  ye  have  thus  consented  to  live  together  in 
holy  wedlock,  and  have  witnessed  the  same  before  God  and  this  con- 
gregation (company),  we  exhort  you,  that  ye  enter  upon  the  estate  of 
matrimony  in  the  name  of  the  Lord,  and  that  ye  live  therein  accord- 
ing to  the  precepts  of  his  holy  word. 

To  this  end,  we  now  unite  with  you,  in  imploring  his  divine  aid  and 
blessing,  and  the  guidance  and  sanctification  of  his  good  Spirit. 

Let  us  pray : 

0  Lord,  our  God !  who  thyself  hast  instituted  and  blessed  the  estate 
of  matrimony,  sanctifying  the  same,  under  the  new  Covenant,  to  be  an 
emblem  of  Christ  and  his  church,  we  beseech  thee,  graciously  to  look 
upon  these  two  persons,  who  are  about  to  be  united  in  holy  wedlock. 
Grant,  that  they  may  enter  upon,  and  continue  in  this  estate,  in  thy 
name.  Replenish  their  henrts  with  thy  love,  and  enable  them  to  be 
faithful  one  to  the  other,  and  thus  to  live  together  in  perfect  love  and 
peace.  Sanctify  and  bless  their  union;  vouchsafe  unto  them  the  guid- 
ance of  thy  holy  Spirit,  and  teach  them  to  do  that  which  is  well  pleas- 
ing in  thy  sight,  through  Jesus  Christ,  our  Lord:  Amen. 


LITANY  AT  BURIALS.  xxii 

[Here  the  minister  joins  their  right  hands  :] 

In  the  name  of  God,  the  Father,  the  Son,  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ye 
fire  now  joined  together,  to  live  in  holy  wedlock,  as  husband  and  wife. 
Receive  ye  the  blessing  of  the  Lord : 

The  Lord  bless  you,  and  keep  you; 

The  Lord  make  his  face  shine  upon  you,  and  be  gracious  unto  you; 

The  Lord  lift  up  his  countenance  upon  you,  and  give  you  peace: 
Amen. 


■<♦♦♦► 


LITANY  AT  BURIALS. 
No.  1. 


Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

Christ,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

Christ,  hear  us. 

Lord  God,  our  Father,  which  art  in  heaven, 

Hallowed  be  thy  name;  thy  kingdom  come;  thy  will  be  done  in  earthy 
as  it  is  in  heaven;  give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread;  and  forgive  us  our 
trespasses,  as  ice  forgive  them  that  trespass  against  us  ;  and  lead  us  not  into 
temptation,  but  deliver  us  from  evil:  for  thine  is  the  kingdom,  and  the 
power,  and  the  glory,  for  ever  and  ever  :  Amen. 

Lord  God,  Son,  thou  Saviour  of  the  world, 

Be  gracious  unto  us. 

By  thy  human  birth, 

By  thy  prayers  and  tears, 

By  all  the  troubles  of  thy  life, 

By  the  grief  and  anguish  of  thy  soul, 

By  thiue  agony  and  bloody  sweat, 

By  thy  bonds  and  scourgings, 

By  thy  crown  of  thorns, 

By  thine  ignominious  crucifixion, 

By  thy  sacred  wounds  and  precious  blood, 

By  thy  atoning  death, 

By  thy  rest  in  the  grave, 

By  thy  glorious  resurrection  and  ascension, 

By  thy  sitting  at  the  right  hand  of  God, 

By  thy  divine. presence, 


xxx  LITANY  AT  BURIALS. 

By  thy  coming  again    to    thy  church   on   earth,  or  our  being  called 
home  to  thee, 

Bless  and  comfort  us,  gracious  Lord  and  God. 

Lord  God,  Holt  Ghost, 

Abide  with  us  for  ever. 

I  am  the  Resurrection  and  the  Life,  saith  the  Lord ;  he  that  believ- 
eth  in  me,  though  he  were  dead,  yet  shall  he  live.  And  whosoever 
liveth  and  believeth  in  me  shall  never  die. 

Therefore,  blessed  are  the  dead  which  die  in  the  Lord  from  hence- 
forth ;  yea,  saith  the  Spirit,  that  they  may  rest  from  their  labours. 

0  death,  where  is  thy  sting?  0  grave,  where  is  thy  victor}-?  Tho 
sting  of  death  is  sin;  and  the  strength  of  sin  is  the  law;  but  thanks 
be  to  God,  which  giveth  us  the  victory  through  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ. 

Amen. 

T.  14.  Now  to  tho  rnrfh  let  the?e  remains* 
In  hope  C(  mm  it  ted  be, 
Until  the  body  chang'd  attains 
To  immortality. 

We  poor  sinners  pray, 

Ilear  us,  gracious  Lord  and  God; 

And  keep  us  in  everlasting  fellowship  with  the  church  triumphant, 
and  let  us  rest  together  in  thy  presence  from  our  labours.     Amen. 

None  of  us  liveth  to  himself,  and  no  man  dieth  to  himself;  for 
whether  we  live,  we  live  unto  the  Lord,  and  whether  we  die,  we  dio 
unto  the  Lord;  whether  we  live  therefore  or  die,  we  are  the  Lord's: 
for  to  this  end  Christ  both  died,  and  rose,  and  revived,  that  he  might 
be  Lord  both  of  the  dead  and  living. 

Blessed  and  holy  is  he  that  hath  part  in  the  first  resurrection:  on 
such  the  second  death  hath  no  power,  but  they  shall  be  priests  of  God 
and  of  Christ. 

Glory  be  to  Him  who  is  the  Resurrection  and  the  Life,  who  quick- 
eneth  us,  while  in  this  dying  state,  and  after  we  have  obtained  the  true 
life,  doth  not  suffer  us  to  die  any  more. 

Glory  be  to  II im  in  the  church  which  waitcth  for  Him,  and  in  that 
which  is  around  Him,  for  ever  and  ever.     Amen. 

•  During  the  singing  of  this  verse,  the  corpse  \s  committed  to  the  grove. 


LITANY  AT  BURIALS.  xxxi 

T.  22.  The  Saviour's  blood  and  righteousness 
My  beaury  is,  my  glorious  dress; 
Thus  well  array'd  I  need  not  fear, 
"When  in  his  presence  I  appear. 

The  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  the  love  of  God,  and  the  com- 
munion of  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  with  us  all.     Amen* 


LITANY  AT  BURIALS. 

No.  2. 


Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

Christ,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

Christy  hear  us. 

Our  Father  which  art  in  heaven,  hallowed  be  thy  name;  thy  'kingdom 
come;  thy  will  be  done  in  earth,  as  it  is  in  heaven:  give  us  this  day  our 
daily  bread  ;  and  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as  we  forgive  them  that  trespass 
against  us ;  and  lead  us  not  into  temptation,  but  deliver  us  from  evil;  for 
thine  is  the  kingdom,  and  the  power,  and  the  glory,  for  ever  and  ever: 
Amen. 

Holy  Father,  accept  us  as  thy  children  in  thy  beloved  Son,  Jesus 
Christ,  who  came  forth  from  thee,  and  came  into  the  world,  was  made 
flesh,  and  dwelt  among  us,  took  on  him  the  form  of  a  servant,  and  hath 
redeemed  us,  lost  and  undone  human  creatures,  from  all  sin  and  from 
death,  with  his  holy  and  precious  blood,  and  with  his  innocent  suffering 
and  dying ;  to  the  end  that  we  should  be  his  own,  and  in  his  kingdom 
live  under  him  and  serve  him,  in  eternal  righteousness,  innocence,  and 
happiness ;  forasmuch  as  he,  being  risen  from  the  dead,  liveth  and 
reigneth,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

Therefore,  blessed  are  the  dead  which  die  in  the  Lord  from  hence- 
forth ;  yea,  saith  the  Spirit,  that  they  may  rest  from  their  labours. 

Whosoever  liveth  and  believeth  in  Christ,  shall  never  die ;  for  He  is 
the  Resurrection  and  the  Life,  and  went  to  prepare  a  place  for  us,  and 
will  come  again,  and  receive  us  unto  himself,  that  where  he  is,  there 
we  may  be  also. 

Meanwhile  none  of  us  liveth  to  himself,  and  no  man  dieth  to  him- 
self; for  whether  we  live,  we  live  unto  the  Lord,  and  whether  we  die, 
we  die  unto  the  Lord;  whether  we  live  therefore  or  die,  we  are  the 
Lord's;  for  to  this  end  Christ  both  died,  and  rose,  and  revived,  that  he 
might  bo  the  Lord  both  of  the  dead  and  living. 


xxxii  LITANY  AT  BURIALS. 


Blessed  and  holy  is  he  that  hath  part  in  the  first  resurrection:  on 
such  the  second  death  hath  no  power,  but  they  shall  be  priests  of  God 
and  of  Christ. 

O  death,  where  is  thy  sting?  0  grave,  where  is  thy  victory? 
Thanks  be  to  God,  which  giveth  us  the  victory  through  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ.     Amen. 

T.  14.  Now  to  the  earth  let  these  remains* 
In  hope  committed  be, 
Until  the  b>dy  chang'd  attains 
To  immortality. 

We  poor  sinners  pray, 

Hear  us,  gracious  Lord  and  God. 

And  keep  us  in  everlasting  fellowship  with  the  church  triumphant, 
and  let  us  rest  together  in  thy  presence  from  our  labours.      Amen. 

(f  As  touching  children,  Jesus  saith,  Suffer  the  little  children  to  come 
unto  me,  and  forbid  them  not;  for  of  such  is  the  kingdom  of  God. 
Verily  I  say  unto  you,  whosoever  shall  not  receive  the  kingdom  of  God 
as  a  little  child,  he  shall  not  enter  therein.) 

We  desire  to  depart,  and  to  be  with  Christ,  which  is  far  better:  we 
shall  never  taste  death ;  and  we  shall  attain  unto  the  resurrection  of 
the  dead;  for  the  body,  which  we  shall  put  off,  this  grain  of  corrupti- 
bility, shall  put  on  incorruption:   our  flesh  shall  rest  in  hope. 

The  Father  and  the  Son,  who  quicken  whom  they  will,  and  the 
Spirit  of  Him  who  raised  up  Jesus  from  the  dead,  will  also  quicken 
these  our  mortal  bodies,  if  so  be  that  the  Spirit  of  God  hath  dwelt  in 
them. 

Glory  be  to  Him  who  is  the  Resurrection  and  the  Life.  He  was  dead, 
and  behold  he  liveth  for  evermore.  And  he  that  believeth  in  Him, 
though  he  were  dead,  yet  shall  he  live. 

Glory  be  to  Him  in  the  church  that  waiteth  for  Him,  and  in  that 
which  is  around  Ilim,  for  ever  and  ever.     Amen. 

T.  79.  While  here,  the  c;rent  salvation 
1'rocur'd  by  Jesus'  passion, 

Our  favourite  tlieme  shall  be: 
By  virtue  of  hifl  incrir, 
We  shall  true  life  inherit 
In  lieaven  to  all  eternity. 


The  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  the  love  of  God,  and  the  com- 
munion of  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  with  us  all.     Amen, 

*  During  the  Hinging  of  this  verse,  the  corpse  is  committed  to  the  grave, 
f  To  be  used  only  at  the  burial  of  a  child. 


THE  SHORTER  LITANIES. 


Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Christ,  have  mercy  upon  lit. 

Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Christ,  hear  us. 

Lord.  Lord  God,  merciful  and  gracious, 
long-suffering,  and  abundant  in  goodness 
and  truth,  keeping  mercy  for  thousands, 
forgiving  iniquity  and  transgression  and 
sin,  and  that  wilt  by  no  means  clear  the 
guilty  ; 

Incline  thine  ear  and  hear  :  for  we  do 
not  present  our  supplications  before  thee 
for  our  righteousnesses,  but  for  thy  great 
mercies. 

Lord  God,  our  Father,  which  art  in 
heaven, 

Hallowed  be  thy  name;  thy  kingdom 
come;  thy  will  be  done  in  earth,  as  it  is  in 
heaven;  give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread ; 
aiid  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as  we  for- 
give them  that  trespasses  against  us ;  and 


From  the  loss  of  our  glory  in  thee, 
From   the   unhappy  desire    of    becoming 

great, 
From  self-complacency, 
From  untimely  projects, 
From  needless  perplexity. 
From  the  murdering  spirit  and  devices  of 

Satan, 
From  the  influence  of  the  spirit  of   this 

.  world, 
From  hyprocrisy  and  fanaticism, 
From  the  deceitfulness  of  sin, 
From  all  sin. 

Preserve  us,  gracious  Lord  and  God. 

We  humbly  pray  with  one  accord, 
Remember  us,  most  gracious  Lord, 
Think   on   thy  sufferings,  wourds, 

and  cross, 
And  how  by  death  thou  savedst  us  : 
For  this  is  all  our  hope  and  plea, 
In  time  and  in  eternity. 


lead  us  not  into  temptation,  but  deliver  us'  We  poor  sinners  pray; 


from  evil:  for  thine  is  the  kingdom,  and 
the  power,  and  the  glory,  for  ever  and  ever: 
Amen. 


Lord,   God, 
world, 


Sox,    thou  Saviour  of    the 


Be  gracious  unto  us. 
Lord  God,  Holy  Ghost, 
Abide  with  us  forever. 

holy  blessed  Trinity, 
We  praise  thee  to  eternity. 


Thou  Lamb  once  slain,  our  God  and 

Lord, 
To  needy  prnyers  thine  ear  afford, 
And  on  us  all  have  mercy. 

From  coldness  to  thy  merits  and  death, 
From  error  and  misunderstanding, 


Hear  us,  gracious  Lord  and  God. 

Rule  and  lead  thy  holy  Christian  Church  : 
Increase  the  knowledge  of  the  mystery  of 

Christ,  and  diminish  misapprehension^: 
Make    the   word    of  the   cross   universal 

among  thos»   who  are   called    by    thy 

name ; 
Unite    all   the   children  of  God    in  one 

spirit: 
Abide   their  only    Shepherd,  High-prieat 

and  Saviour; 
Send  faithful  laborers  into  thy  harvest; 
Give  spirit  and  power  to  preach  thy  word  , 
Preserve  unto  us  the  word  of  reconcilia- 

tion  till  the  end  of  days  ; 
And  through  the  Holy' Ghost,  daily  glo- 
rify the  merits  of  thy   life,  sufferings, 

ai;d  death  : 

Hear  us,  gracious  Lord  and  God. 


THE  SHORTER  LITANIES. 


Prevent  or  destroy  all  designs  and  schemes 
of  Satan,  and  defend  us  against  his  ac 
cusation  ; 

For  the  sake  of  that  peace  which  we  have 
with  thee,  may  we,  as  much  as  lieth  in 
\is,  live  peaceably  with  all  men; 

Grant  us  to  bless  them  that  curse  us,  and 
to  do  good  to  them  that  hate  us ; 

Have  mercy  upon  our  slanderers  and  per- 
secutors, and  lay  not  this  sin  to  their 
charge ; 

Hinder  all  schisms  and  offences  ; 

Put  far  from  thy  people  all  deceivers  and 
seducers ; 

Bring  back  those  who  have  erred,  or  have 
been  seduced ; 

Grant  love  and  unity  to  all  our  congrega- 
tions; 
Hear  us,  gracious  Lord  and  God. 

Give  to  thy  people  open  doors  to  preach 
the  gospel,  and  set  them  to  thy  praise 
on  earth; 

Grant  to  all  bishops  and  ministers  of  the 
church  soundness  of  doctrine  and  holi- 
ness of  life,  and  preserve  them  therein 

Help  all  elders  to  rule  well,  especially 
those  who  labor  in  the  word  and  doc- 
trine; that  they  may  feed  thy  Church 
which  thou  hast  purchased  with  thine 
own  blood; 
Hear  us,  gracious  Lord  and  God. 

Watch  graciously  over  all  governments, 
and  hear  our  inte:  cessions  for  them  ; 

Grant  and  preserve  unto  them  thoughts 
of  peace  and  concord; 

"We  be.  eech  thee  especially,  to  pour  down 
thy  blessings  in  a  plentiful  manner 
upon  the  President  of  the  United  States, 
and   the  Governors   of    the    individual 


States  of  the  Union ;  upon  both  Houses 
of  Congress,  and  the  respective  State 
Legislatures,  whenever  assembled.  Di- 
rect and  prosper  all  their  councils  and 
undertakings  to  the  promotion  of  thy 
glory,  the  propagation  of  the  gospel, 
and  the  safety  and  welfare  of  this 
country. 
Guide  and  protect  the  magistrate"  of  the 
land  wherein  we  dwell,  and  all  that  are 
put  in  authority;  and  grant  us  to  lead 
under  them  a  quiet  and  peaceable  life, 
in  all  godliness  and  honesty: 
Hoar  us,  gracious  Lord  and  God. 

0  Lord,  thou  who  art  over  all,  God  blessed 

for  [ever, 
Be  the  Saviour  of  all  men ; 
Yea,  have  mercy  on  thy  whole  creation  : 
For  thou  earnest,  by  thyself  to  reconcile 
all  things  unto  God,  whether  things  in 
earth,  or  things  in  heaven : 
Hear  us,  gracious  Lord  and  God. 
Keep  us  in  everlasting  fellowship  with  tho 
church  triumphant,  and  let  us  rest  to- 
gether in  thy  presence  from  our  labors: 
Hear  us,  gracious  Lord  and  God. 
0  Christ,  almighty  God, 
Have  mercy  upon  us. 
0  thou  Lamb  of  God,  which  takest  away 
the  sin  of  the  world, 
Own  us  to  be  thine. 
0  thou  Lamb  of  God,  which  takest  away 
the  sin  of  the  world, 
Be  joyful  over  us. 
0  thou  Lamb  of  God,  which  takest  awa>' 
the  sin  of  the  world, 
Leave  thy  peace  with  us.    Amen. 


THE  SHORTER  LITANIES. 


II. 


Lord,  have  mercy  upon  Ofl. 

Christ,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

Christ,  hear  us. 


Bless  and  comfort  us,  gracious  Lord 
and  God. 
By  thine  agony  and  bloody  sweat, 
By  thy  bonds  and  scourgings, 
By  thy  crown  of  thorns, 
By  thy  cross  and  passion, 
By  thy  sacred  wounds  and  precious  blood, 


Lord,  Lord  Cod.  merciful  and  gracious,  _ 
long-suffering,  and  abundant  in  goodness  By  thy  dying  word; , 
and  truth,  keeping  mercy  for  thousands,  ;By  tny  atonfng  death, 
forgiving  iniquity  and  transgression  and  By  thy  rest  in  the  grav0< 
sin.  and  that  wilt  by  no  means  clear   the  By  tny  glorious  resurrection  and  ascen- 
guiky;  .  a        sion, 

Incline  thine  ear  and  hear :     for  we  do  By  thy  sitting  at  the  right  hand  of  God, 
not  present  our  supplications  before  thee  By  thy  sending  the  Holy  Ghost, 

By  thy  prevailing  intercession, 
By  the  holy  sacraments, 
By  thy  divine  presence, 
By  thy  coming  again  to   thy  Church    on 
earth,  or  our  being  called  home  to  thee, 

Bless  and  comfort  us,  gracious  Lord 
and  God. 

"We  humbly  pray  with  one  accord, 
Remember  us,  most  gracious  Lord, 
Think  on  thy   sufferings,  wounds, 

and  cross, 
And  how  by  death  Ihou  savedst  us  : 
For  this  is  all  our  hope  and  plea, 
In  time  and  in  eternity. 

We  poor  sinners  pray  ; 

Hear  us,  gracious  Lord  and  Go'L 

Thou  Light  and  Desire  of  all  nations, 

Watch  over  thy  messengers  both  by  land 
and  sea; 

Prosper  the  endeavors  of  all  thy  servant's 
to  spread  thy  gospel  among  heathen 
nations; 

Accompany  the  word  of  their  tostimciv 
concerning  thy  atonement,  with  demon- 
stration of  the  Spirit  and  of  power; 

Bless  our  and  all  other  Christian  congre- 
gations gathered  from  among  the 
heathen; 

Kre  >  them  as  the  npple  of  thine  eye; 

H"  e  mercy  on  thy  ancient  covenant- 
people,  the  Jews ;  deliver  them  from 
the'r  blindness; 

And  bring  all  nations  to  the  savingknowl- 
edgo  of  thee: 
Hear  us,  gracious  Lord  and  God. 
O  praise  the  Lord,  all  ye  heathen: 
Praise  him,  all  ye  nations. 


for  our  righteousnesses,  but  for  thy  great 
mercies. 

Lord  God,  our  Fathe*,  which  art  in 
heaven, 

Hallowed  be  thy  name ;  thy  kingdom 
come;  thy  will  be  done  in  earth,  as  it  is  in 
heaven ;  give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread  ; 
and  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as  we  for- 
give them  that  trespass  against  us  ;  and 
lead  us  not  into  temptation,  but  deliver  us 
from  evil;  for  thine  is  the  kingdom,  and 
the  power,  and  the  glory,  for  ever  and  ever: 
Amen. 

Lord,  God,  Sox,  thou  Saviour  o£  the 
world, 

Be  gracious  unto  us. 

Lord  God,  Holt  Ghost. 
A  bide  with  us  forever. 

Most  holy  blessed  Trinity, 
We  praise  thee  to  eternity. 


I!:  :|: 


Thou   Lamb  once  slain,  our  God  and 

Lord, 
To  needy  prayers  thine  ear  afford, 
And  on  us  all  nave  mercy. 

By  all  the  merits  of  thy  life, 

By  thy  human  birth  and  circumcision. 

By  thy  obedience,  diligence,  and  faithful- 
ness, 

By  thy  humility,  meekness,  and  patience. 

By  thy  extreme  poverty, 

By  thy  holy  baptism, 

By  thy  watching,  fasting,  and  tempta- 
tions, 

By  thy  griefs  and  sorrows, 

By  thy  prayers  and  tears, 

By  thy  havi  jg  been  dc3pised  and  rejected 


THE  SHORTER  LITANIES. 


Teach  us  to  submit  ourselves  to  every  or- 
dinance of  man  for  thy  sake;  and  to 
seek  the  peace  of  the  places  where  we 
dwell ; 

Grant  them  blessing  and  prosperity; 

Prevent  war  and  the  effusion  of  human 
blood ; 

Preserve  the  land  from  distress  by  fire  and 
water,  hail  and  tempest,  plague,  pesti- 
lence, and  famine ; 

Let  the  earth  be  like  a  field  which  the 
Lord  blesseth ; 

Give  peace  and  salvation,  0  God,  to  this 
land,  and  to  all  that  dwell  therein; 
Hear  us,  gracious  Lord  and  God. 

Promote,  we  pray,  thy  servants'  good, 
Redeem'd  with  thy  most  precious  blood : 
Among  thy  saints  make  us  ascend, 
To  glory  that  shall  never  end ; 
0  Lord,  have  mercy  on  us  all, 
Have  mercy  on  us,  when  we  call : 
Lord,  we  have  put  our  trust  in  thee, 
Confounded  let  us  never  be  :  Amen. 

Supply,  0  Lord,  we  pray   thee,  all   the 

wants  of  thy  Church  ; 
Let  all  things  be  conducted  among  us  in 

such  a  manner  that  we  provide  things 

honest,   not  only   in   the  sight  of   the 

Lord,  but  also  in  the  sight  of  men  ; 
Bless  the  sweat  of  the  brow,  and  faithful 

ness  in  business  ; 
Let  none  entangle  himself  with  the  affairs 

of  this  life; 
But  may  all  our  labor  of  body  and  mind 

be  hallowed  unto  thee: 
Hear  us,  gracious  Lord  and  God. 

0  thou  Preserver  of  men, 

Send  help   to  all   that  are  in  distress  or 

danger ; 
(Strengthen  and  uphold  those  who  suffer 

bends   and  persecution  for  the  sake  of 

the  gospel ; 
Dcfud,  and  provide    for    father!* 

dren.  and  widows,  and  all  who   ;. 

late  and  oppressed ; 
Be  the  support  of  the  aged  ; 
ftfake  the  bed  of  the  sick,  and,  in  the  midst 


of  suffering,  let  them  feel  that  thou 
lovest  them ; 
And  when  thou  takest  away  men's  breath, 
that  they  die,  then  remember,  that  thou 
hast  died,  not  for  our  sins  only,  but  also 
for  the  sins  of  the  whole  world ; 
Hear  us,  gracious  Lord  and  God. 

Thou  Saviour  of  thy  body,  the  Church, 

Bless,  sanctify,  and  preserve  every  nien- 
ber,  through  the  truth  ; 

Grant  that  each,  in  every  age  and  station, 
may  enjoy  the  powerful  and  sanctifying 
merits  of  thy  holy  humanity;  and 
make  us  chaste  before  thee  in  soul  and 
body ; 

Let  our  children  be  brought  up  in  thy 
nurture  and  admonition; 

Pour  out  thy  Holy  Spirit  on  all  thy  ser- 
vants and  handmaids; 

Purify  our   souls,  in   obeying   the    truth 
through  the  Spirit,  unto  unfeigned  love 
of  the  brethren  ; 
Hear  us,  gracious  Lord  and  God. 

Keep  us  in  everlasting  fellowship  with  the 
church  triumphant,  and  let  us  real   to- 
gether in  thy  presence  from  our  labors  : 
Hear  us,  gracious  Lord  and  God. 
0  Christ,  almighty  God, 
Have  mercy  upon  us. 

0  thou  lamb  of  God.  which  takest  away 
the  sin  of  the  world, 
Own  us  to  he  thine. 

0  thou  Lamb  of  God,  which  takest  aAray 
the  sin  of  the  world, 
Be  joyful  over  us. 

0  thou  Lamb  of  God.  which  takest  away 
the  sin  of  the  world, 

Leave  thy  peace  with  us. 
0  Christ,  hear  us, 

Lord,  horr  m 

Christ,  have  mercy  upon  as, 

Lord.  h,n-  r.     Amen. 


HYMNS. 


THE  WORD  OF  GOD. 


1* 


T.  119. 


HOLY  Lord,  :  ||  : 

Holy  and  almighty  Lord, 

Thou  who,  as  the  great  Creator, 

Art  by  all  thy  works  ador'd : 

Source  of  universal  nature,  (blood, 

And  to  man,  redeem'd  by  Jesus' 

Sovereign  good  ;  :  || : 

2.  Thanks  and  praise,  :  || : 
Thanks  and  praise  be  ever  thine, 
That  thy  word  to  us  is  given, 
Teaching  us  with  power  divine, 
That  the  Lord  of  earth  and  heaven, 
Everlasting  life  for  us  to  gain, 
Once  was  slain.  :  ||  : 

3.  Day  nor  night,  :  ||  : 

,  Never  let  us  hold  our  peace ; 
In  his  blood-bought  congregation 
Never  shall  his  praises  cease ; 

i  God,  as  man,  made  an  oblation, 
Suffered,  bled,  and  died,  my  soul, 
Joyful  be.  :  || :  (for  thee  ; 

4.  Lord  our  God,  :  || : 

1  May  thy  precious,  saving  word, 
Till  our  race  is  here  completed, 
Light  unto  our  path  afford ; 
And,  when  in  thy  presence  seated, 
We   to   thee  will   render   for  thy 
Ceaseless  praise.  :  || :  (grace 

C.  Gregor. 

2*  T.  22. 

GOD'S    holy    word,    which    ne'er 
shall  cease,  (peace, 

Proclaims  free  pardon,  grace  and 
1 


Directs  to  Jesus  and  his  blood, 
And  teaches  us  the  will  of  God. 

2.  As  guilty  creatures  could  not  bear 
The  awful  voice  of  God  to  hear, 
By  men  the  Spirit  of  the  Lord 
Reveal'd  his  holy  covenant  word. 

3.  This  sacred  word  exposes  sin, 
Convinces  us  that  we're  unclean ; 
Points   out   the   wretched,    ruin'd 

state  (great. 

Of  all   mankind,   both  small  and 

4.  It  also  shows  God's  boundless 

grace 
Towards  the  fallen  human  race, 
And  offers  life  to  every  one 
Who  turns  in  faith  to  his  dear  Son. 

5.  This  gospel  cheers  the  poor  in 

heart, 
And  heavenly  riches  doth  impart ; 
Sets  forth  the  mystery  of  the  cross, 
And  that  Christ's  blood  aton'd  for 

us: — 

6.  It  gathers  God's  elected  flock, 
Beneath  the  shade    of  Christ  the 

rock, 
Serves  to  instruct  us  and  reprove, 
Confirms   our  hope,  inflames  our 

love : — 

7.  It  keeps  believers  in  the  faith 
Of  Christ  and  his  atoning  death  ; 
Prompts  us  to  do  God's  holy  will, 
And  leads  us  safe  to  Salem's  hill. 

8.  Receive  our  cordial  thanks,  0 

Lord, 
For  granting  us  thy  holy  word ; 


WORD  OF  GOD. 


0  mav  we  thereby  guided  be, 
Till  we  in  heaven  shall  dwell  with 
thee. 

Bohemian  Brethren. 

3.       t.  106  or  90. 

SPIRIT  of  truth,  essential  God, 
Who  didst  the  saints  of  old  inspire, 
Shed    in    their    hearts    thy   love 
abroad,  (fire : 

And  touch  their  lips  with  sacred 
Thou  Guide  divine,  who  dost  im- 
part (heart. 
The  truth  to  man,  instruct  each 

2.  Most  holy  and  almighty  Lord, 
Whose   presence   fills    both   earth 

and  heaven, 
May  we  believe  the  written  word, 
By  thy  own  inspiration  given : 
Thou  only  canst  its  truths  explain; 
Without  thy  aid  we  search  in  vain. 

8.  Come,  thou  divine  Interpreter, 
Our    sloth    and    ignorance    thou 

know'st ; 
Ah,  teach  us  humbly  to  revere 
The  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
For  all  the  mercy,  truth,  and  grace, 
We  in  thy  holy  scriptures  trace. 

4.  t.  22. 

'TWAS    by    an    order    from    the 
Lord,  (word ; 

The    ancient   prophets   spoke   his 
His  Spirit  did  their  tongues  inspire, 
And  warm'd  their  hearts  with  hea- 
venly fire. 

2.  0  God,  mine  eyes  with  pleasure 

look 
On  the  dear  volume  of  thy  book ; 
There  my  Redeemers  face  I  see, 
And  read  his  name,  who  died  for 

me. 


3.  Let  the  false  raptures  of  the  mind 
Be  lost  and  vanish  in  the  wind ; 
Here  I  can  fix  my  hope  secure ; 
This  is  thy  word,  and  must  endure. 
Isaac  Watts. 


5.* 


T.16. 


FROM    the    doctrines    I'll    ne'er 

waver, 
In  the  holy  scriptures  stor'd ; 
0  what  sweetness  do  I  savour 
In  each  sacred  covenant-word. 

2.  And  if  I  myself  examine, 
While  the  book  I  'fore  me  hold, 
To  each  truth  my  heart  saith  Amen, 
One  the  other  doth  unfold. 

3.  Speak,    0    Lord,    thy    servant 

heareth 
With  deep  awe  attentively  ; 
What  thy  holy  word  declareth 
Shall  my  rule  and  practice  be. 

F.  W.  Neisser. 


6. 


t.  22. 


FAIN   would    I,    dear   Redeemer, 

learn, 
Fain  what  is  excellent  discern ; 
Thy  will  would   search,  my  duty 

know ; 
0  let  tby  word  the  secret  show. 

2.  Sigh  after  sigh  to  thee  I  send, 
That  I  thy  word  may  comprehend, 
That  word,  which,  learnt  and  un- 
derstood. 

Affords  the  soul  enduring  food. 

3.  Let  human   arts   make    others 

wise,  (rise; 

My  learning  from  the  cross  shall 
Thy  wounds,   thy  passion,  death, 

and  grave 
Are  all  the  knowledge  that  I  crave. 


WORD  OF  GOD. 


4.  With  pity  view  me  at  thy  feet; 
To  be  instructed,  Lord,  I  wait ; 
Here  will  I  lie,  nor  wish  to  rise, 
Till  by  thy  cross  I  am  made  wise. 


7. 


t.  97. 


HERE  in  thy  presence  we  appear, 
Lord   Jesus   Christ,   thy  word    to 

hear ;  (incline 

Our  wandering  thoughts  and  hearts 
With   thirst   to   imbibe   thy  word 

divine  ;  (this  earth  to  thee, 
That  all  our  minds,  drawn  from 
May  love   thee   more,   and   serve 

thee  faithfully. 

2.  God,  Holy  Spirit,  now  impart 
Thy  unction  to  each  longing  heart; 
Us  with    thy  heavenly  light   and 

fire  (inspire ; 

To  sing,  to  pray,  and  preach 
Thus  blest  in  spirit  and  in  truth 

shall  we  (and  Thee. 

Give  praise  unto  the  Father,  Son, 

8.  t.  14. 

JESUS,  thy  word  is  my  delight ; 

There  grace  and  truth  are  seen ; 
Ah,  could  I  study  day  and  night, 

And  meditate  therein. 

2.  The  gospel,  as  a  polish'd  glass, 
Thy  glory  lets  us  see  ; 

And  by  beholding  there  thy  face 
We're  render'd  like  to  thee. 

3.  0  Lamb  of  God,  the  book  unseal, 
And  to  our  hearts  explain  ; 

Let  all  its  life  and  spirit  feel, 
And  heavenly  wisdom  gain. 

4.  That  thou  for  us  didst  live  and 

die, 
Make  known  to  us,  dear  Lord ; 
To  us  the  promises  apply, 
Recorded  in  thy  word. 

W.  Hammond. 


9. 


t.  22. 


0  HOW  I  love  thy  holy  word, 
Thy  gracious  covenant,  0  Lord: 
It  guides  me  in  the  peaceful  way ; 
I'll  think  upon  it  all  the  day. 

2.  What  are  the  mines  of  shining 
wealth,  (of  health? 

The  strength  of  youth,  the  bloom 

What  are  all  joys  compared  with 
those 

Thine  everlasting  word  bestows? 
Cowper. 

10.  t.  14. 

HOW  precious  is  the  Book  divine, 

By  inspiration  given ; 
Bright  as  a  lamp  its  doctrines  shine, 

To  guide  our  souls  to  heaven. 

2.  It  sweetly  cheers  our  drooping 

hearts, 
In  this  dark  vale  of  tears; 
Life,  light,  and  joy  it  still  imparts, 
And  quells  our  rising  fears. 

3.  This  lamp  thro'  all  the  tedious 

night 
Of  life  shall  guide  our  way, 
Till  we  behold  the  clearer  light 
Of  everlasting  day. 


11* 


t.  83. 


0  WHAT  peace  divinely  sweet 
Fills  my  soul,  when  I've  the  favour 
To  sit  down  at  Jesus'  feet, 
And  his  gracious  words  to  savour; 
Then  I  open  heart  and  ear; 
What  he  saith  finds  entrance  there. 
Gregor 


12. 


t.  89. 


PRECIOUS  Bible!  what  a  treasure 
Does  the  word  of  God  afford  ; 
All  I  want  for  life  or  pleasure, 
Food  and  medicine,  shield  &  sword: 


THE  FALL  AND 


Let  the  world  account  me  poor, 
Having  this  I  need  no  more. 

2.  Food   to  which  the  world's  a 

stranger 
Here  my  hungry  soul  enjoys; 
Of  excess  there  is  no  danger, 
Though  it  fills,  it  never  cloys : 
On  a  dying  Christ  I  feed, 
He  is  meat  and  drink  indeed. 

3.  When  my  faith  is  faint  and  sickly, 
Or  when  Satan  wounds  my  mind ; 
Cordials  to  revive  me  quickly, 
Healing  medicines  here  I  find  ; 

To  the  promises  I  flee, 
Each  affords  a  remedy. 

4.  In  the  hour  of  dark  temptation 
Satan  cannot  make  me  yield : 
For  this  word  of  consolation 

Is  to  me  both  sword  and  shield: 
While  the  scripture  truths  are  sure, 
From  his  malice  I'm  secure. 

13.  t.  14. 

THY  law  is  perfect,  Lord  of  light, 

Thy  testimonies  sure ; 
The  statutes  of  thy  realm  are  right, 

And  thy  commandments  pure. 


2.  Holy,  inviolate  thy  fear, 
Enduring  as  thy  throne  ;    (vere, 

Thy  judgments,  chastening  or  se- 
Justice  and  truth  alone. 

3.  More  prized  than  gold, — than 

gold,  whose  waste 
Refining  fire  expels : 
Sweeter  than  honey  to  my  taste, 
Than  honey  from  the  cells. 

4.  Let  these,  0  God,  my  soul  con- 
And  make  thy  servant  wise;  (vert, 

Let  these  be  gladness  to  my  heart, 
The  day-spring  to  my  eyes. 

5.  By  these  may  I  be  warn'd  be- 

times ; 
Who  knows  the  guile  within  ? 
Lord,  save  me  from  presumptuous 

crimes, 
Cleanse  me  from  secret  sin. 

6.  So  may  the  words  my  lips  ex- 

press, (mind, 

The   thoughts   that   throng  my 

0  Lord,  my  strength  and  righteous- 

With  thee  acceptance  find,  (ness, 

J.  Montgomery. 


-<■♦•»► 


II.  THE  FALL  AND  REDEMPTION  OF  MAN. 


14.* 


t.  89. 


IN  thine  image,  Lord,  thou  mad'st 
Oav'st  me  being  out  of  love:  (me, 
Though  I  fell,  yet  thou  hast  sent  me 
Full  redemption  from  above : 

Sacred  Love,  I  long  to  be 

Thine  to  all  eternity. 

2.  Love,  by  whom  I  was  ordained 
In  thy  church  to  have  a  place, 
Ev'n  before  I  life  obtained, 
Or  could  know  thy  saving  grace : 


Love  almighty  and  divine, 
I  would  be  forever  thine. 

3.  Love,  who  hast  for  me  endured 
Keenest  pains  of  death  and  hell ; 
Love,  whose  sufferings  have  pro- 
cured 

More  for  me  than  tongue  can  tell ; 
Sacred  Love,  &c. 

4.  Love,  my  life,  and  my  salvation, 
Light  and  truth,  eternal  Word, 
Thou  alone  dost  consolation 


REDEMPTION  OF  MAN. 


To  my  sinking  soul  afford : 
Love  almighty,  &c. 

5.  Love,  thy  yoke  I  gladly  carry, 
It  is  easy,  gentle,  light; 

Grant  that  I  may  ne'er  be  weary 
Thee  to  serve  with  all  my  might  : 
Sacred  Love,  &c. 

6.  Love,  my  advocate  in  heaven 
Pleading  for  me  when  oppress'd, 
Bearing  still  my  name  engraven 
Upon  thy  high-priestly  breast  : 

Love  almighty,  &c. 

7.  Love,  thou  me  wilt  raise  to  glory 
In  thy  likeness,  from  the  dust, 
And  as  conqueror  place  before  thee, 
Crown'd  with  bliss  among  the  just  : 

Sacred  Love,  I  long  to  be 
Thine  to  all  eternity. 

John  Angelus. 


15* 


t.  590. 


CHRIST,  the  good  Shepherd,  God's 

From  all  eternity,         (own  Son, 
Urg'd  by  his  love,  exchang'd  his 

For  human  misery;  (throne 

His  wandering  sheep  gone  far  astray 

He  sought  with  pungent  pain, 
And  did  for  all  a  ransom  pay 

To  bring  them  home  again. 

2.  One  of  those  sheep,  in  deserts 

Art  thou,  my  sinful  soul ;    (lost, 
His  life  it  hath  the  Shepherd  cost, 

To  save  and  make  thee  whole ; 
Now  hear  his  voice  with  gratitude, 

Call  on  his  saving  name ; 
For  thee  he  shed  his  precious  blood, 

And  now  his  own  doth  claim. 

John  Angelup. 

16.  t.  79. 

THOU  holy,  spotless  Lamb  of  God, 

Didst    leave    thy    glorious,    blest 

In  love  to  sinners  vile  ;    (abode, 

Earth's  face  the  curse  had  overrun, 


Man  was  corrupt,  condemn'd,  un 
done, 
Entangled  fast  by  Satan's  guile. 

2.  Thou,  for  their  sake  who  hated 

thee, 
Didst  shed  thy  blood  upon  the  tree, 

Thy  life  for  ours  didst  give ; 
Thou  barest  our  curse ;  our  debt 

was  paid, 
Thy  soul  for  sin  an  offering  made, 
Thou  diedst,  that  we  with  thee 
might  live. 

3.  Never  may  I  depart  from  thee ; 
Thou  hast  procur'd  my  liberty, 

Thanks  to  thy  boundless  grace. 
Thy  wounds,  whereon  I  trust  by 

faith, 
My  refuge  are  from  sin  and  death, 
My  feeble  soul's  abiding-place. 
M.  Taylor. 


17.* 


t.  221. 


YE  bottomless  depths  of  God's  in- 
finite love, 
In  Jesus  Christ  to  us  reveal'd ! 

Its  motions  how  burning,  how  flam- 
ing they  prove,       (conceal'd : 
Though  from  man's  wisdom  quite 

Whom  dost  thou  love?     Sinners, 
the  vilest  race ; 

Whom  dost  thou  bless?    Children, 
who  scorn'd  thy  grace; 

0    Being    most    gracious,    whom 
angels  adore, 

Thou    takest    delight    in    things 
worthless  and  poor. 

2.  Our  thirsting  can  never,  0  mer- 
ciful God,  (grace ; 
Equal    thy  love   and   boundless 

On  us  thou  more  blessings  and  love 

hast  bestow'd,  (passes. 

Than  stripes  deserv'd  our  tres- 

0  teach  us  to  trust  thy  fidelity,  (be, 

And  closely  united  with  Christ  to 


6 


THE  FALL  AND 


The  Spirit's  kind  teachings  in  all 

things  to  prove, 
Yea,  live  to  thy  honour,  thee  serve, 

praise,  and  love. 

8.  We   pray  thee,  0   Being  most 

gracious  and  mild,  (now, 

Instruct  our  minds  and  teach  us 

So  that  in  Immanuel,  thine  image 

and  child,  (know ; 

How  great  thy  name  is,  we  may 

Ah,  show  us  how  easy  it  is  to  bear 

Thy  yoke,  and  to  trust  thy  paternal 

care,  (shall  end, 

That,  till  the  short  period  of  trial 

Our  faith  and  our  love  may  their 

author  commend. 

Count  Zinzendorf. 


18. 


T.  14. 


HOW  sad  our  state  by  nature  is! 

Our  sin  how  deep  it  stains! 
How  Satan  binds  our  captive  souls 

Fast  in  his  slavish  chains ! 

2.  But  there's  a  voice  of  sovereign 
grace, 

Sounds  from  the  sacred  word : 
"Ho,  ye  despairing  sinners,  come, 

Believe  in  Christ  the  Lord." 

8.  My  soul,  obey  the  gracious  call, 
And  haste  to  gain  relief; 

I  would  believe  thy  promise,  Lord ; 
O  help  my  unbelief. 

4.  To  the  dear  fountain  of  thy 
Incarnate  God,  I  fly:        (blood, 

Here  let  me  wash  my  spotted  soul 
From  crimes  of  deepest  dye. 

6.  A  guilty,  weak,  and  helpless 
Into  thy  arms  I  fall :         (worm, 

Be  thou  my  strength  and  righteous- 

My  Jesus  and  my  All.         (ness, 

Watts. 


19. 


t.  582. 


NOT  one  of  Adam's  race, 

If  in  the  balance  tried, 
Can  by  his  works  of  righteousness 

'Fore  God  be  justified. 
The  works  which  we  have  done 

Are  all,  alas !  unclean ; 
But  we  are  sav'd  by  faith  alone, 

And  cleans'd  thereby  from  sin. 

2.  Ye  sinners,  who  with  grief 

Your  condemnation  feel, 
Look  up  to  Jesus  for  relief, 

And  to  his  blood  appeal; 
God  gave  his  only  Son 

That  sinners  who  believe 
Might  not  be  lost,  but  be  his  own, 

And  in  his  kingdom  live. 


20. 


T.H. 


1.  WITH  the  fallen  human  race, 
Lay  weltering  in  my  blood ; 

O'erwhelm'd  with  shame  and  deep 
disgrace, 
And  banish'd  far  from  God. 

2.  The  loving  Jesus  passing  by, 
His  bowels  yearn'd  to  see 

Me,  wretched  sinner,  helpless  lie 
In  deepest  misery. 

3.  He  turned  to  me  in  tenderness, 
His  instant  aid  to  give, 

And,  pitying  my  sore  distress, 
He  said,  "  Arise  and  live." 

4.  He  washed  away  my  every  stain, 
And  cleans'd  me  in  his  blood ; 

Dcck'd     me     with     righteousness 
divine, 
And  brought  me  nigh  to  God. 

5.  My  heart  no  condemnation  fean, 
Nor  hell,  nor  Satan  dreads, 

Christ  at  the  mercy-seat  appears, 
His  blood  my  pardon  pleads. 


REDEMPTION  OF  MAN. 


6.  Against  the  fiercest  powers  of  hell 
He  is  my  strength  and  shield ; 

Beneath  his  cross  I  safely  dwell ; 
He  fights,  I  win  the  field. 

7.  Since  he  became  my  sacrifice, 
My  bonds  and  chains  he  broke ; 

Now  to  my  willing  neck  he  ties 
His  soft  and  easy  yoke. 

8.  A  pardon'd  sinner  I  remain, 
But  sin  its  power  hath  lost; 

Sin  still  I  have,   but  grace  doth 
reign ; 
Mercy  is  all  my  boast. 

9.  Arise,  my  happy  soul,  arise, 
Redeem'd  by  sovereign  grace, 

Open  to  thee  is  paradise, 
Go  in  and  take  thy  place. 

W.  Hammond. 


21. 


t.  22. 


LORD,  E  am  vile,  conceiv'd  in  sin, 
And  born  unholy  and  unclean ;  (fall 
Sprung  from  the  man  whose  guilty 
Corrupts  his  race,  and  taints  us  all. 

2.  Soon   as  we   draw  our   infant 

breath, 
The  seeds  of  sin  engender  death  ; 
Thy  law  demands  a  perfect  heart, 
But  we're  defil'd  in  every  part. 

3.  0  God,  create  my  heart  anew, 
And  form  my  spirit  pure  and  true; 
0  make  me  wise  betimes  to  see 
My  danger  and  my  remedy. 

4.  Behold,  I  fall  before  thy  face ; 
My  only  refuge  is  thy  grace :  (clean, 
No  outward   forms    can  make  me 
The  leprosy  lies  deep  within. 

6.   My  sin  I  feel,  my  guilt  I  know, 
Thy  blood  can  make  me  white  as 
snow; 


Lord,  let  me  hear  thy  pardoning 

voiee, 
And  make  my  broken  heart  rejoice. 
Watta. 


22. 


t.  79. 


ARISE,  ye  who  are  captive  led, 
Complain  no  more,  for  Christ  our 
From  sin  can  set  you  free :     (head 
Redemption  Jesus  freely -gives, 
Repenting  sinners  he  receives, 
He  came  to  save  both  thee  and  me. 

2.  He  meekly  all  our  sorrows  bore, 
Us  fallen  sinners  to  restore 

To  life  and  liberty: 
For  us  he  suffer'd  deep  distress, 
Was  without  form  or  comeliness ; 
0  depth  of  love,  0  mystery ! 

3.  The  almighty  Judge  condemned 

was,  (cause ; 

That  he  by  death  might  gain  our 
The  Prince  of  life  was  slain : 
And  since  he  suffer'd  in  our  stead, 
We  need  no  condemnation  dread, 
Eternal  life  in  him  we  gain. 

4.  The  Holy  One,  made  sin  for  us, 
Was  nailed  to  the  accursed  cross, 
And  shed  his  precious  blood ; 
Thus  he  obtained  a  righteousness 
For  all  who  mourn  for  pardoning 

grace;  (God. 

Thro'  Jesus  we   have   peace  with 

5.  Rejoice,  0  heavens,  and  earth 

reply,  (sky» 

With   praise,  ye    sinners,    fill   the 
All  grace  his  death  procures ; 
Your   woes   to    blessings    he   will 

change, 
You  in  his  children's  order  range, 
Thro'  him  eternal  life  is  yours. 

Erskine. 


HI.  THE  INCARNATION  AND  BIRTH  OF  JESUS  CHRIST. 


23. 


t.  97. 


JESUS,  the  almighty  Son  of  God, 
Takes  uj  with  mortals  his  abode ; 
He  who  was  sworn  to  Abraham, 
Who  ever  was  and  is  the  same, 
Came  in  due  time  and  mysteries 
reveal'd,  (were  conceal'd. 

Which  from  the  world's  foundation 

2.  We,  dead  in  sins  and  trespasses, 
The  narrow  way  to  life  and  peace 
Had  neither  will  nor  power  to  find ; 
Nor  were  our  stubborn  hearts  in- 

clin'd  (know, 

To  wish,  or  seek  that  happiness  to 
Which  love  alone  on  sinners  could 

bestow. 

3.  Then  Love  brake  forth,  "  Behold 

me  still 
Prepar'd,  0  God,  to  do  thy  will ; 
I  freely  come,  I  freely  die, 
For  guilty  man  to  satisfy : 
I  in  his  stead  will  suffer  on  the 

tree,  (set  him  free." 

From  sin,  and  death,  and  hell  to 

4.  And  thus,  to  save  our  souls  from 

guilt,  (spilt : 

Our  Surety's   precious   blood  was 
The  sins  of  all  on  him  were  laid, 
And  he  for  all  hath  fully  paid : 
Now  God,  as  children,  freely  will 

receive  (believe. 

Repenting   sinners  who  in  Christ 

6.   Out  of  mere  grace  unmerited, 
Salvation  showers  upon  our  head ; 
Because  the  Lamb  was  crucified, 
Because  the  Lord  of  glory  died, 
Are  we  invited  to  possess  a  throne, 
Before   the  world   was   made   or- 
dain'd  our  own. 

Matth.  Stach. 


24* 


t.  22. 


TO   God  we    render  thanks  and 

praise, 
Who  pitied  mankind's  fallen  race, 
And  gave  his  dear  and  only  Son, 
That  us,  as  children,  he  might  own. 

2.  What  grace,  what  great  benevo- 

lence, (sense ! 

What     love,     surpassing     human 
For  this  great  work  no  angel  can 
Him  duly  praise,  much  less  a  man. 

3.  The  Word  eternal  did  assume 
Our  flesh  and  blood,  and  man  be- 
come ;  (see 

The  First  and  Last  with  wonder 
Partake  of  human  misery. 

4.  He  came  to  seek  and  save  the 

lost ;  (cost, 

We  sinn'd,  and  he  would  bear  the 
That  we  might  share  eternal  bliss; 
0  what  unbounded  love  was  this. 

5.  How  wretched   they   who   still 

despise 
Jesus,  the  pearl  of  greatest  price : 
Those   who   neglect    to    hear   his 

voice,  (choice. 

Must    perish    by   their    own   free 

6.  Unhappy  those  who  turn  away. 
Or  such  as  carelessly  delay 

To  meet  their  Saviour,  tho'  he  came 
Their  souls  from  misery  to  reclaim. 

7.  Come,   sinners,  Jesus   will   re- 

ceive (Live: 

The  chief  of  sinners;  come  and 
"I'll  dwell  with  you,"  our  Saviour 

saith ;  (faith. 

Receive    him   in   your   hearts   by 

M.  Weiss,  or  Boh.  Brn. 


INCARNATION  OF  CHRIST. 


25. 


t.  590. 


BEHOLD,  to  us  a  Child  is  born, 

To  us  a  Son  is  given ; 
Unto  the  wretched  and  forlorn 
—.    Descends  the  Lord  from  heaven: 
The  promis'd  seed,  Immanuel, 

The  everlasting  God,    (and  hell, 
Comes  down  to   save   from  death 

Poor  sinners  by  his  blood. 

2.  Great  is  the  hidden  mystery 
That  God  became  a  man. 

He  had  from  all  eternity, 
In  mercy  form'd  a  plan 

To  save  from  misery  and  distress 
The  fallen  human  race; 

And  now  the  Sun  of  righteousness 
His  healing  beams  displays. 

3.  Come,  sinners,  view  the  incar- 

nate Word, 
Who  us  and  all  things  made ; 
This  helpless  babe  is  Christ  the 
-T  Tho'  in  a  manger  laid.       (Lord, 
^For  us  to  die  is  Jesus  born, 

P  Adore  his  saving  name ; 
tejoice,  rejoice,  for  all  that  mourn 
May  his  salvation  claim. 
J.  Swertner. 


26* 


T.  151. 


HOW  shall  I  meet  my  Saviour  ? 

How  shall  I  welcome  thee  ? 
What  manner  of  behaviour 

Is  now  requir'd  of  me? 
I  wait  for  thy  salvation, 

Grant  me  thy  Spirit's  light, 
Thus  will  my  preparation 

Be  pleasing  in  thy  sight. 

2.  While  with  her  sweetest  flowers 
Thy  Zion  strews  thy  way, 

I'll  raise  with  all  my  powers 
To  thee  a  grateful  lay : 

To  thee,  the  King  of  Glory, 
111  tune  a  song  divine, 


And  make  thy  love's  bright  story 
In  graceful  numbers  shine. 

3.  Love  caused  thy  incarnation, 
Love  brought  thee  down  to  me; 

Thy  thirst  for  my  salvation 

Procur'd  my  liberty : 
0  love  beyond  all  measure, 

Wherewith  thou  dost  embrace 
Mankind,  'midst  all  that  pressure 

Which  since  the  fall  takes  place, 

4.  No  sinful  man's  endeavour, 
Nor  any  mortal's  care, 

Could  draw  his  sovereign  favour 

To  sinners  in  despair: 
Uncall'd  he  comes  with  gladness, 

Us  from  the  fall  to  raise, 
And  change  our  grief  and  sadness 

To  songs  of  joy  and  praise. 

5.  Ye  who  with  deep  contrition 
Bemoan  your  sinful  state, 

Fear  not,  Christ  gives  remission 

Of  sins,  however  great: 
He  comes,  repenting  sinners 

With  life  and  love  to  crown, 
And  make  them  happy  winners 

Of  glory  like  his  own. 

Paul  Gerhard 


27.: 


t.  22. 


REJOICE,  our  nature  Christ  as- 
sumes, 
Born  of  a  virgin,  lo,  he  comes, 
As  the  Messiah  fore-ordain'd ; 
Adore  and  wonder,  every  land. 

2.  He  left  his  bright,  his  glorioug 

throne,  (came  down, 

He  bow'd  the  heavens,  to  earth 
And  thus  his  wondrous  race  began, 
As  God  with  God  and  man  with 

man. 

3.  Behold  a  great,  a  heavenly  light, 
From  Bethlehem's  manger  shining 

bright, 


10 


INCARNATION 


Around  those  who  in  darkness 
The  night  of  evil  to  dispel,  (dwell, 
4.  Incarnate  God,  exert  thy  power, 
Arise,  thou  glorious  conqueror: 
Subdue  sin,  death,  and  every  foe, 
Erect  thy  kingdom  here  below. 


28.* 


t.  157. 


RISE,  my  soul,  shake  off  all  sad- 
ness, 
Christ  is  near — thee  to  cheer ; 
Angels  sing  with  gladness  : 
Unto  you  is  born  a  Saviour 
On  this  day ; — don't  delay 
To  accept  God's  favour. 

2.  Our  eternal,  kind  Creator 
Leaves  his  own — glorious  throne, 
And  assumes  our  nature : 

From  perdition  full  exemption 
To  procure — and  endure 
Death  for  our  redemption. 

3.  0  the  amazing  demonstration 
Of  his  love, — which  we  prove 
By  his  incarnation ! 

If  mankind  by  him  were  loathed, 
How  could  he — deign  to  be 
With  our  nature  clothed? 

4.  See  your  Saviour  in  a  manger ; 
'Midst  his  own, — yet  unknown, 
Treated  like  a  stranger, 

Tended  by  an  earthly  mother: 

Him  believe, — and  receive, 

He  is  Christ  your  Brother. 

6.    Ye   that   feel   quite   poor   and 

needy, 
Come,  who  will, — take  your  fill, 
All  things  now  are  ready: 
He  is  come  to  be  your  Saviour, 
Full  of  love, — to  remove 
Guilt  and  curse  for  ever. 
6.  Jesus,  hear  my  supplication, 
Grant  me  grace — to  embrace 
Thee  as  my  salvation: 


Then  like  Simeon,  (0  what  favour !) 
I  desire — to  retire 
Hence  in  peace  for  ever. 

Paul  Gerhard. 

29.     T.  166  or  22. 

INFINITE  Source  whence  all  did 

spring,  (Lord, 

The  whole  creation's  Head  and 
Almighty  and  eternal  King,  (ador'd: 
Who  art  in  heaven  and  earth 
Thou  whom   the   heavens   cannot 

contain,  (above, 

Didst  deign  to   leave   thy  throne 
To  be  an  infant  poor  and  mean : 
0  mystery  deep,  0  boundless  love! 

2.  The  cause  of  this,  I  know  it  well, 
Was  thy  great  love  and  my  great 

woe; 
To  rescue  me  from  death  and  hell, 
Thou  didst  consent  to  stoop  so  low; 
My  misery  mov'd  the  God  of  grace, 
Who  in  the  Father's  bosom  lay, 
When   the   due    time    had    taken 

place, 
His  great  compassion  to  display. 

3.  What  offering  shall  I  bring  to 

thee, 
Immanuel,  my  King  and  God  ? 
Who  didst  vouchsafe  a  man  to  be, 
To  save  me  by  thy  precious  blood; 
Thou,  at  whose  birth  the   angels 

sing,  (men," 

"Peace  upon  earth,   good  will  to 
To  whom  the  sages  humbly  bring 
Their  gifts,  though  thou  appear  so 

mean. 

4.  This  will  I  do,  thou  Child  divine, 
I'll  give  thee  that  for  which  thou 

cam'st, 
My  soul  and  body,  Lord,  are  thine, 
And   them,   in  love   to    me,    thou 

claim'st: 
My  humble  sacrifice  receive, 


OF  CHRIST. 


11 


Dear  Jesus,  born  to  bleed  for  me, 
That  I  by  faith  in  thee  might  live, 
And  with  thee  live  eternally. 

J.  Toeltschig. 


30. 


t.  590. 


COME,  ye  redeemed  of  the  Lord, 

Your  grateful  tribute  bring, 
And  celebrate  with  one  accord, 

The  birth  of  Christ  our  King: 
Let  us  with  humble  hearts  repair 

(Faith  will  point  out  the  road) 
To  little  Bethlehem,  and  there 

Adore  the  incarnate  God. 

2.  All  glory  to  Immanuel's  name 

The  choirs  of  angels  sing, 
Gladly    these   heralds   peace    pro- 
claim, 

Peace  from  our  God  and  King: 
Well   might   the   shepherds   haste 
away 

This  wondrous  babe  to  see; 
Well  might  the  sages  homage  pay, 

And  bow  to  him  the  knee. 

8.  We  all  have  reason  to  rejoice, 

When  we  this  mystery  view, 
That  God    assum'd    our  flesh  and 

0  wonder  ever  new!  (blood, 

We  humbly  in  the  dust  adore ; 

Lord,  who  is  like  to  thee, 
That  thou,  vile  sinners  to  restore, 

Didst  deign  a  man  to  be. 

J.  Heart  and  M.  Taylor. 


31. 


t.  169. 


ARISE,  my  spirit,  bless  the  day 

Whereon  the  ages'  Sire 
A  child  became  ;  thy  homage  pay, 

Receive  him  with  desire. 
This  is  the  night  in  which  he  came, 
Was    born    and    put    on    human 
frame, 

Us  sinners  to  deliver 

From  sin  and  death  forever. 


2.  Welcome,  thou  Source  of  every 
0  Jesus,  King  of  glory;     (good, 

Welcome,  thrice  welcome,  Lamb  of 
To  this  world  transitory  :    (God, 

In   grateful  hymns  thy  name   I'll 
praise,  (my  days ; 

With  heart  and  voice  throughout 
For  thy  blest  incarnation 
Procured  my  salvation. 

3.  0  lovely  Infant,  thou  art  full 
Of  grace  above  all  measure ; 

Thou  art  more  precious  to  my  soul 

Than  earth  with  all  its  treasure: 

Come,  Jesus,  come,  abide  with  me, 

And  let  my  heart  thy  dwelling  be ; 

Then  I  without  cessation 

Shall  joy  in  thy  salvation. 

J.  Rist 


32. 


t.  79. 


ALL  glory  be  to  God  on  high ; 
Ye  sons  of  Adam,  fill  the  sky 

With  songs  of  thankfulness  ; 
God,  mov'd  by  everlasting  love, 
Decreed  with  his  dear  Son  above, 

A  sinful  world  to  save  and  bless. 
2.  He  as  a  poor  mean  child  was 
His  birth  no  palace  did  adorn,  (born ; 

A  manger  was  his  bed ; 
Look,  look  upon  this  rising  sun, 
Till  tears  of  love  your  eyes  o'errun, 

This  lovely  babe  is  Christ  our 
head. 

M.  Taylor. 

33.  t.  11. 

WHAT    good    news    the     angels 

bring ! 
What  glad  tidings  of  our  King! 
Christ  the  Lord  is  born  to-day, 
Christ,  who  takes  our  sins  away. 
2.   He  who  rules  both  heaven  and 
Hath  in  Bethlehem  his  birth;  (earth 
Him  shall  all  the  faithful  see, 
And  rejoice  eternally. 


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INCARNATION 


8.    Lift  your    hearts    wnd   voices 

high, 
With  hosannas  fill  the  sky : 
Glory  be  to  God  above. 
Who  is  infinite  in  love. 

4.  Peace   on  earth,   good  will  to 

men: 
Now  with  us  our  God  is  seen : 
Angels  join  his  name  to  praise, 
Help  to  sing  redeeming  grace. 

5.  Jesus  is  the  loveliest  name, 
This  the  angel  doth  proclaim ; 
Sinners  poor  he  came  to  save, 
They  in  him  redemption  have. 

6.  They  who  see  themselves  un- 

done, 
And  take  refuge  to  the  Son, 
They  shall  all  be  born  again, 
And  with  him  in  glory  reign. 

Hammond. 

34*  t.  11. 

ALL  the  world  give  praises  due ; 
God  is  faithful,  God  is  true  ; 
He  to  man  doth  comfort  send 
In  his  Son,  the  sinners'  friend. 

2.  What  the  fathers  wish'd  of  old, 
What  the  prom* aes  foretold, 
What  the  seers  did  prophesy, 

Is  fulfill'd  most  gloriously. 

3.  My  salvation,  welcome  be  ; 
Thou,  my  portion,  praise  to  thee ; 
Come,  and  make  thy  blest  abode 
In  my  heart,  0  Son  of  God. 

4.  Grant  thy  comforts  to  my  mind, 
Since  I'm  helpless,  poor,  and  blind; 
0  may  I  in  faith  abide 

Thine,  and  never  turn  aside. 
6.  Jesus,  when  in  majesty 
Thou  shalt  come  my  judge  to  be, 
Grant  in  grace  that  I  may  stand 
Justified  at  thy  right  hand. 

H.  Held. 


35*  T.  22- 

IMMANUEL,  to  thee  we  sing, 
Thou  Prince  of  Life,  almighty  King, 
That  thou,  expected  ages  past, 
Didst  come  to  visit  us  at  last. 

2.  Thou,  Lord,  tho'  heaven  belongs 

to  thee, 
On  earth  a  stranger  deign'st  to  be ; 
Thou  clothest  all,  yet  wear'st  a  dresa 
Which  doth  the  poorest  state  ex- 
press. 

3.  On  wither'd  grass  reclines  thy 

head, 
A  wretched  manger  is  thy  bed : 
Tho'  thou   appear'st  among  thine 

own, 
No  kindness  unto  thee  is  shown. 

4.  I  thank  thee,  gracious  Lord,  that 

thou 
On  my  account  didst  stoop  so  low; 
0  that  my  words,  my  works  and 

ways,  (praise. 

May  all   proclaim   thy   matchless 

P.  Gerhard. 

36*  T.  22. 

TO-DAY  we  celebrate  the  birth 
Of  Jesus  Christ,  who  came  on  earth 
Man  as  his  property  to  claim, 
And  from  perdition  to  redeem. 

2.  Awake,  my  heart;  my  soul,  arise; 
Look  who  in  yonder  manger  lies ; 
Who  is  that  child,  so  poor  and  mean? 
'Tis  he  who  all  -things  doth  sustain. 

3.  Welcome,    0    welcome,    noble 

guest, 
Who  sinners  not  despised  hast, 
But  cam'st  into  our  misery;  (thee? 
How  shall  we  pay  due  thanks  to 

4.  Immanuel,  incarnate  God, 
Prepare  my  heart  for  thy  abode: 
0  may  I,  through  thy  aiding  grace, 
In  all  I  do,  show  forth  thy  praise. 

Dr.  M.  Luther. 


OF  CHRIST. 


18 


37. 


t.  16. 


CHRIST  the  Lord,  the  Lord  most 
glorious, 

Now  is  born :  0  shout  aloud  : 
Man  by  him  is  made  victorious : 

Praise  your  Saviour,  hail  your 
God. 
2.  Praise  the  Lord,  for  on  us  shineth 

Christ,  the  Sun  of  righteousness ; 
He  to  us  in  love  inclineth,    (grace. 

Cheers  our  souls  with  pardoning 

8.  Praise  the  Lord,  whose  saving 
splendour 
Shines  into  the  darkest  night ; 
0  what  praises  shall  we  render 
For  this  never-ceasing  light. 
4.  Praise  the  Lord,  God  our  salva- 
tion, (loss ; 
Praise    him   who   retriev'd    our 
Sing  with  awe,  and  love's  sensation, 
Hallelujah,  God  with  us. 

J.  Miller. 

38.  T.  585. 

HAIL,  thou  wondrous  infant  stran- 
Born  lost  Eden  to  regain;    (ger, 
Welcome  in  thy  humble  manger, 
Welcome  to  thy  creature  man  ; 

Hail  Immanuel,  :  || : 
Thou  who  wast  ere  time  began. 

2.  Say,  ye  blest  seraphic  legions, 
What  thus  brought  your  Maker 
down  ? 

Say,  why  did  he  leave  your  regions, 
Why  forsake  his  heavenly  throne  ? 

Notes  melodious  :  || : 
Tell  the  cause:  Good  will  to  man. 

8.  We  this  offer'd  Saviour  needed, 
Hence  we.  join  your  theme  with 

We  by  none  will  be  exceeded,   (joy, 
While  we  laud  this  mystery, 

And  with  wonder  :  ||  : 
God  incarnate  glorify. 


39. 


t.  168. 


SEE  the  infant  in  the  manger, 
See  the  incarnate  God  lie  there, 

Helpless,  indigent,  a  stranger, 
Born  a  man,  our  sins  to  bear! 

From  his  birth  despis'd,  rejected, 

By  his  people  uninspected, 
Ah !  Immanuel's  every  breath 
Was  a  draught  of  wrath  and  death. 
Benj.  Latrobe. 


40. 


t.  585. 


ANGELS,  from  the  realms  of  glory 
Wing  your  flight  o'er  all  the  earth, 
Ye  who  sang  creation's  story, 
Now  proclaim  Messiah's  birth: 

Come  and  worship,  :  ||  : 
Worship  Christ,  the  new-born  King. 

2.  Shepherds,  in  the  field  abiding, 
Watching  o'er  your  flocks  by  night, 
God  with  man  is  now  residing, 
Yonder  shines  the  infant  light : 

Come  and  worship,  :  || : 
Worship  Christ,  the  new-born  King. 

3.  Sages,  leave  your  contempla- 
Brighter  visions  beam  afar :  (tions, 
Seek  the  great  Desire  of  nations ; 
Ye  have  seen  his  natal  star: 

Come  and  worship,  :  || : 
Worship  Christ,  the  new-born  King. 

4.  Saints,  before  the  altar  bending, 
Watching  long  in  hope  and  fear, 
Suddenly  the  Lord  descending, 

In  his  temple  shall  appear: 
Come  and  worship,  :  || : 
Worship  Christ,  the  new-born  King. 

5.  Sinners,  wrung  with    true  re- 

pentance, 
Doonr  d  for  guilt  to  endless  pains, 
Justice  now  revokes  the  sentence, 
Mercy    calls    you,  —  break    your 

Come  and  worship, :  || :  (chains: 

Worship  Christ,  the  new-born  King. 

J.  Montgomery. 


14 


INCARNATION 


41.  T.  11. 

HARK !  the  herald  angels  sing  : 
"Glory  to  the  new-born  King, 
Glory  in  the  highest  heaven, 
Peace  on  earth,  and  raanforgiv'n." 

2.  Joyful,  all  ye  nations,  rise  ; 
Join  the  triumph  of  the  skies: 
With  the  angelic  host  proclaim  : 
"  Christ  is  born  in  Bethlehem  !" 

3.  Veil'd  in  flesh  the  Godhead  see ! 
Hail  the  incarnate  Deity! 
Pleas'd  as  man  with  men  to  dwell, 
Jesus  our  Immanuel. 

4.  Hail  the  heaven-born  Prince  of 

peace! 
Hail  the  Sun  of  righteousness ! 
Light  and  life  to  all  he  brings, 
Ris'n  with  healing  in  his  wings. 

5.  Lo,  he  lays  his  glory  by: 
Born,  that  man  no  more  may  die ; 
Born,  to  raise  the  sons  of  earth; 
Born,  to  give  them  second  birth. 

6.  Sing  we  then,  with  angels  sing: 
"Glory  to  the  new-born  King! 
Glory  in  the  highest  heaven, 
Peace  on  earth,  and  manforgiv'n." 

Wesley's  Collection. 

42*  t.  83. 

TRULY,  that  eventful  day, 
When  the  God  of  our  salvation 
Helpless  in  a  manger  lay, 
Of  our  bliss  laid  the  foundation;^ 
Centuries  had  never  gain'd, 
What  he  then  for  man  obtain'd. 

2.    Scarce  had  Adam  fall'n  from 
grace,  y 

Ev'n  in  paradise  ensnared, 
When  with  parent's  tenderness 
God  his  will  to  save  declared: 
Should  not  such  great  mercy  move 
All  to  praise,  adore,  and  love  ? 


3.  See  the  Son  of  God  descend, 
At  the  time  by  him  directed, 
Thirty  years  on  earth  to  spend, 
As  a  man  despis'd,  rejected, 
As  a  victim  to  be  slain, 

His  love's  purpose  to  obtain. 

4.  What  sure  prophecies  foretold, 
And  mysterious  types  depicted, 
Sacred  covenants  of  old, 
Solemn  promises  predicted, 

All  was  made  Amen  and  Yea, 
On  that  great  eventful  day. 

5.  What  shall  I  now  give  to  thee? 
Take  my  heart  as  a  thank-offering: 
What  hast  thou  not  done  for  me, 
By  that  life  of  woe  and  suffering? 
This  restores  far  more  than  all 

I  had  lost  by  Adam's  fall. 

43.  t.  595, 

REJOICE  in  Jesus'  birth, 

To  us  a  Son  is  given, 
To  us  a  Child  is  born  on  earth, 

Who  made  both  earth  and  heaven. 

2.  His  arm  supports  the  sky, 
The  universe  sustains;       (high, 

The  God  supreme,  the  Lord  most 
The  King  Messiah  reigns. 

3.  His  name,  his  nature  soar 
Beyond  the  angels'  ken, 

Yet  whom  the  angelic  hosts  adore, 
He  pleads  the  cause  of  men. 

4.  Our  Counsellor  we  praise, 
Our  Advocate  above, 

Who  daily  in  his  church  displays 
His  miracles  of  love. 

5.  The  mighty  God  is  he, 
Author  of  life  and  bliss, 

The  Father  of  eternity, 

The  glorious  Prince  of  peace 


OF  CHRIST. 


15 


44. 


t.  585. 


HEAR,  ye  sinners,  peace  and  par- 
Freely  oifer'd,  glad  receive;     (don 
Nor  your  hearts  yet  longer  harden, 
Hear  his  voice  and  ye  shall  live  ; 
To  God  glory  in  the  highest, 
Peace  on  earth,  good  will  to  men. 

2.  Meek  and  lowly  see  your  Sa- 
Meet  returning  prodigals  ;     (viour 
He  receives  them  into  favour, 
Therefore  come,  'tis  God  who  calls; 
Unto  us  a  Son  is  given, 

Unto  us  a  Child  is  born. 

3.  Now   to    Bethlehem   we're   in- 
Or  to  Calvary,  him  to  know,  (vited, 
But  ere  long  we  shall  be  cited, 
When  the  trump  of  God  shall  blow, 
'Fore  the  presence  of  his  glory, 
As  the  judge  of  quick  and  dead. 

4.  Then  on  clouds  in  glory  seated, 
He'll  pronounce  their  final  doom, 
Who,  while  here,  tho'  oft  entreated, 
For  Immanuel  found  no  room : 
Gracious  Saviour,  since  thou  call- 
May  not  one  of  us  refuse.        (est. 

5.  May  we  all  then  stand  before 

thee, 
Given  unto  thee  without  loss, 
As  thy  saints,  who  here  adore  thee: 
In  the  manger,  on  the  cross  : 
To  God  glory  in  the  highest, 
Peace  on  earth,  good  will  to  men. 

4.").  T.  16 

WELCOME,       blessed      heavenl 

stranger ! 
Open,  Holy  Ghost,  mine  eyes, 
Lead  me  to  my  Saviour's  manger, 
Show  me  where  my  Jesus  lies. 
2.  0  most  Mighty,  0  most  Holy, 
Far  above  the  seraph's  thought! 
Zion,  view  thy  King,  as  lowly 
As  inspired  prophets  taught. 


46. 


t.  585. 


y- 

r 


PEACE  on  earth,  heaven  is  pro- 
claiming : 
Peace,  descending  from  above,  (ing, 
Peace,  good  will,  lost  man  reclaim- 
Peace  from  God,  God  who  is  love : 

Peace  in  Jesus,  :  || : 
Peace  that  never  shall  remove. 

2.  Glory  to  our  great  Creator, 
Glory  in  the  highest  strain ; 
Glory  to  the  Mediator, 
Both  from  angels  and  from  men: 

To  Immanuel,  :  ||  : 
All  the  glory  doth  pertain. 

47.  t.  22. 

MAKER  of  all   things,  Lord  our 
God,  (blood, 

Now   veil'd    in   feeble    flesh    and 
To  reconcile  and  set  us  free 
From  endless  woe  and  misery;— 

2.   What  heights,  what  depths  of 

love  divine 
In  thy  blest  incarnation  shine!  (Iay9 
Let  heaven  and  earth  unite  their 
To  magnify  thy  boundless  grace. 

'       48.  t.  14. 

ANNA  to  the  royal  Son 
Of  David's  ancient  line: 
His  natures  two,  his  person  one, 
Mysterious  and  divine. 

2.   The  root  of  David,  here  we  find, 
And  offspring  are  the  same; 

Eternity  and  time  are  join'd 
In  our  Immanuel's  name. 

r3.  Blest  he  that  comes  to  wretched 
men 

With  peaceful  news  from  heav'n ; 
Hosannas  in  the  highest  strain 
To  Christ  the  Lord  be  given. 

Watt* 


^OS 


16 


INCARNATION 


49.*  T.  14. 

BOTH  to  the  seraph  and  the  worm 
God's  goodness  doth  abound ; 
He  calms  the  sea,  calls  forth  the 

storm, 
And  fructifies  the  ground. 

2.  But  yet  his  mercy  to  man's  race 
More  richly  was  display'd ; 

He  pitied  us  in  our  distress, 
And  therefore  flesh  was  made  ; — 

3.  That  he  as  man  might  sympa- 

thize 
With  every  grief  we  feel, 
And  being  made  a  sacrifice, 
With  blood  our  pardon  seal. 


50. 


t.  586. 


I  WILL  rejoice  in  God  my  Saviour, 
And  magnify  this  act  of  love ; 
I'm  lost  in  wonder  at  his  favour, 
Which  made  him  leave  his  throne 

above, 
To  take  upon  him  human  nature, 
To   suffer  for  his  wretched  crea- 
ture, 
Dire  anguish,  keenest  pain, 
And  death-pangs  to  sustain, 
My  soul  to  gain. 

Benj.  Latrobe. 

51.  t.  159. 

WISDOM  and  power  to  Christ  be- 
Who  left  his  glorious  throne ;  (long, 
The  new,  the  blessed  gospel-song 
Is  due  to  him  alone ; 
Join  all  on  earth  in  Jesus'  praise, 
Join  with  the  highest  seraph's  lays : 
To  us,  to  us  God's  Son  is  given, 
The  Lord  of  earth  and  heaven. 

52.  t.  1G7. 

COME,  thou  universal  blessing, 
Thou,  the  woman's  promis'd  seed ; 


Perfect  bliss  and  joy  unceasing, 
Deign    throughout,    the    earth    to 

spread, 
By  thy  holy  incarnation, 
Life,  and  death  our  guilt  remove, 
Visit  us  with  thy  salvation, 
Bless  us  with  thy  heavenly  love. 


53. 


t.  205. 


GRACIOUS    Saviour,    mov'd    by 

love, 
Thou  the  lofty  heavens  didst  bow, 
Thou     didst     leave     thy     throne 

above, 
With  lost  man  to  dwell  below; 
Here  among  us  thou  wilt  be, 
We  rejoice  alone  in  thee, 
Here  thy  name  we  will  record, 
0  Immanuel,  our  Lord. 


54. 


t.  249. 


WITH  awe,  and  deeply  bow'd, 
We  praise  :  || :  th'  incarnate  God, 
Who  took  our  flesh  and  blood ; 
Unto  the  child  at  Bethlehem, 
Whose  birth  th'  angelic  choirs  pro- 
claim, 
We  our  thank-offerings  bring, 
And  grateful  sing 
Praise  to  our  heavenly  King. 


55* 


t.  39. 


TO  God  our  Immanuel,  made  flesh 

as  we  are, 
Our  Friend,    our  Redeemer,    and 

Brother  most  dear, 
Be   honour  and   glory:    Let  with 

one  accord 
All  people  say,  Amen  I  Give  praise 

to  the  Lord. 

Gregor. 


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IV.  THE  NAME  OF  JESUS,  AND  HIS  WALK  ON  EARTH. 


56* 


t.  146. 


LORD  Jesus,  when  I  trace 

Thee  as  the  great  Creator, 
With  fear  I  hide  my  face  ; 

But  when  in  human  nature 
I  see  thy  deep  distress, 

And  lowliness  of  heart, 
I  freely  must  confess 

That  thou  my  brother  art. 

2.  Therefore  I'll  thee  adore 

With  deep  humiliation, 
And  own  thee  evermore 

Lord  of  the  whole  creation ; 
But  thy  humanity, 

Thy  birth,  thy  life,  and  death 
Unite  my  soul  to  thee, 

Until  my  latest  breath. 


57. 


t.  14. 


HARK,  the  glad  sound!   the  Sa- 
viour comes, 
The  Saviour  promis'd  long ; 
Let  every  heart  prepare  a  throne, 
And  every  voice  a  song. 

2.  He  comes,  the  prisoners  to  re- 
in Satan's  bondage  held  ;  (lease, 
The  gates  of  brass  before  him 
The  iron  fetters  yield.  (burst, 

3.  He  comes,  from  thickest  films 

of  vice, 
To  clear  the  mental  ray, 
And   on    the    eye,   long   clos'd   in 
To  pour  celestial  day.  (night, 

4.  He  cornea,  the  broken  heart  to 

bind. 
The  bleeding  soul  to  cure  ; 
And,  with  the  riches  of  his  grace, 
To  bless  the  humble  poor. 


5.  Our  glad   hosannas,  Prince  of 

peace, 
Thy  welcome  shall  proclaim; 
Ani  heaven's  eternal  arches  ring 
With  thy  beloved  name. 

Doddridge. 


58. 


T.  11. 


SWEETER    sounds     than     music 

knows 
Charm  me  in  Immanuel's  name ; 
All  her  hopes  my  spirit  owes 
To  his  birth,  and  cross,  and  shame. 

2.  When  he  came  the  angels  sung, 
4i Glory  be  to  God  on  high!" 
Lord,     unloose     my     stammering 

tongue, 
Who  should  louder  sing  than  I  ? 

3.  Did  the  Lord  a  man  become, 
That  he  might  the  law  fulfil, 
Bleed  and  suffer  in  my  room, 
And  canst  thou,  my  tongue,  be  still  ? 

4.  No,  I  must  my  praises  bring, 
Though    they   worthless    are    and 
For  should  I  refuse  to  sing,  (weak; 
Sure  the  very  stones  would  speak. 

5.  0  my  Saviour,  Shield,  and  Sun, 
Shepherd,       Brother,       Husband, 

Friend, 
Ev'ry  precious  name  in  one, 
I  will  love  thee  without  end. 

J.  Newton. 


59. 


t.  14. 


HOW   sweet   the   name   of   Jesus 
In  a  believer's  ear  ;  (sounds 

It  soothes   his   sorrows,  heals  his 
wounds, 
And  drives  away  his  fear. 


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NAME  OF  JESUS. 


2.  It  makes   the   -wounded   spirit 

■whole, 
And  calms  the  troubled  breast ; 
'Tis  manna  to  the  hungry  soul, 
And  to  the  weary  rest. 

3.  Jesus,  the  Rock  on  which  I  build, 
My  Shield  and  Hiding-place, 

My  never-failing  Treasury,  filPd 
With  boundless  stores  of  grace : 

4.  Jesus,  my  Shepherd,   Saviour, 

Friend, 
My  Prophet,  Priest,  and  King; 
My  Lord,  my  Life,  my  Way,  my 
Accept  the  praise  I  bring.  (End, 

6.   Weak  is  the  effort  of  my  heart, 
And  cold  my  warmest  thought ; 

But  when  I  see  thee  as  thou  art, 
I'll  praise  thee  as  I  ought. 

6.  Till  then  I  would  thy  love  pro- 
claim 
With  every  fleeting  breath  ; 
And  may  the  music  of  thy  name 
Refresh  my  soul  in  death. 

J.  Newton. 


60. 


t.  590. 


THOU     dear     Redeemer,     dying 
Lamb ! 

We  love  to  hear  of  thee ; 
No  music  like  thy  charming  name, 

Nor  half  so  sweet  can  be: 
O  may  we  ever  hear  thy  voice ! 

In  mercy  to  us  speak  ; 
And  in  our  priest  we  will  rejoice, 

Thou  great  Melchizedeck ! 

2.    Our   Jesus   shall   be   still   our 
theme, 

While  in  this  world  we  stay; 
We'll  sing  our  Jesus'  lovely  name. 

When  all  things  else  decay: 
When  we  appear  in  yonder  cloud, 

With  all  his  favour'd  throng, 


Then   will   we    sing   more   sweet, 
more  loud, 
And  Christ  shall  be  our  song. 

Cennick. 


61. 


t.  14. 


JESUS,  I  love  thy  charming  name, 
'Tis  music  to  my  ear; 
I  gladly  would  thy  praises  sound, 
That  earth  and  heaven  might  hear. 

2.  Yes,   thou  art  precious  to  my 
In  thee  is  all  my  trust ;  (soul, 
Jewels  to  me  are  gaudy  toys, 
And  gold  is  sordid  dust. 

3.  0  may  thy  name  still  cheer  my 

heart, 
And  shed  its  fragrance  there ; 
The  noblest  balm  for  all  its  wounds, 
The  cordial  of  its  care. 

4.  I'll   speak  the  honours  of  thy 

name, 
With  my  last  labouring  breath ; 
When  speechless,  thou  shalt  be  my 
My  joy  in  life  and  death.      (hope, 
Doddridgo, 


62.* 


t.  58- 


SACRED  name  of  Jesus, 
So  great  and  holy, 
That   all    our   tongues   can   never 
praise  thee  truly, 

'Fore  thee  we  bow. 

2.  Saving  name  of  Jesus, 

In  which  salvation        (and  nation, 

Is  preach'd  to  every  kindreo^tongue, 

Might  all  thee  know. 

3.  Blessed  name  of  Jesus, 

How  efficacious  (serve  us, 

To  save,  to  sanctify,  and  to  pre- 

Thee  we  adore* 

4.  Powerful  name  of  Jesus, 
In  heaven  revered, 


NAME  OF  JESUS. 


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On  earth  by  all  believers  lov'd  and 
feared, 

Glory  to  thee. 

6.  Name  for  ever  sacred, 
For  ever  precious ; 
Let  all  within  us  echo  Jesus,  Jesus, 
For  evermore. 
Cennick. 

63.  t.  119. 
JESUS'  name,  :  || : 

Source  of  life  and  happiness ; 
In  this  name  true  consolation 
Mourning  sinners  may  possess; 
Here  is  found  complete  salvation : 
Blessed  Jesus,  we  thy  name  will 
All  our  days.  :  || :  (praise 

2.  God  with  us,  :  || : 

God  appears  in  human  frame; 

In  his  name  rejoice  with  gladness, 

Since  to  save  lost  man  he  came; 

None  need  sink  in  hopeless  sadness, 

For  Immanuel  is  now  with  us, 

God  with  us.  :  || : 

B.  Latrobe. 

64.  t.  14. 

MY  God  a  man,  a  man  indeed, 
An  infant  weak  and  poor; 

Born  for  a  sinful  race  to  bleed, 
Salvation  to  procure! 

2.  "Who  can  describe  the  loveliness, 
Which  was,  blest  Child,  in  thee? 

Thy  whole    deportment   heavenly 
And  true  humility.  (grace 

3.  According  to  the  appointed  plan, 
My  infant  Saviour  grew 

In  favour  both  with  God  and  man, 
In  years  and  stature  too. 

4.  Often    oppress'd   with   human 

eare 
He  to  his  Father  sighs, 


Or   spends    the   night    in   fervent 
prayer, 
And  otfers  tears  and  cries. 

5.  Again,  as  teacher  of  mankind 
I  see  my  humble  Lord : 

How  cheerfully  was  he  inclin'd 
To  preach  the  saving  word. 

6.  To  comfort  men  was  his  delight^ 
To  help  them  in  distress ; 

He  ready  was  by  day  and  night 
To  pardon,  heal,  and  bless. 

7.  Oft  was  he  hungry,  spent,  and 

sad, 
In  his  own  world  a  guest, 
And  of  his  own  no  place  he  had, 
His  weary  head  to  rest. 

8.  Ah,  might  my  heart  a  mirror  be, 
Reflecting  Jesus'  grace, 

That  all  who  my  behaviour  see, 
May  some  resemblance  trace. 

9.  Grant  me  that  meek  and  lowly 

mind, 
Thou  hast  on  earth  display'd, 
Which  in  thy  holy  life  I  find, 
My  Pattern,  Lord  and  Head. 

J.  Swertner. 


65. 


t.  168. 


MAN  of  sorrows  and  acquainted 
With  our  griefs,  what  shall  we  say? 
Never  language  yet  hath  painted 
All  the  woes  that  on  thee  lay: 
Had  I  seen  thee  cloth'd  in  weakness, 
Bearing  our  reproach  and  sickness, 
To  attend  thee  day  and  night 
Would  have  been  my  heart's  delight 

2.  0  that  to  this  heavenly  stranger 
I  had  here  my  homage  paid, 
From  his  first  sigh  in  the  manger, 
Till  he  cried,  «"Tis  finished:" 
That  first  sigh  had  consecrated 
Me  his  own,  and  I  had  waited 


20 


NAME  OF  JESUS. 


On  him  from  his  infancy 
In  a  constant  liturgy. 

3.  Walking,  speaking,  in  devotion, 
Far  to  fields  or  forests  stray'd, 

I  had  watch'd  his  every  motion, 
And  my  Lord  my  pattern  made : 
More  have  angels  ne'er  desired, 
Than  on  him,  or  far  retired, 
Or  at  home,  awake,  asleep, 
Fix'd  their  wondering  eyes  to  keep. 

4.  Tell  me,  little  flock  beloved, 
Ye,  on  whom  shone  Jesus'  face, 
What  within  your  souls  then  moved, 
When  ye  felt  his  kind  embrace? 

0  disciple,  once  most  blessed, 
As  a  bosom  friend  caressed, 
Say,  could  e'er  into  thy  mind 
Other  objects  entrance  find? 

5.  Oft  to  prayer  by  night  retreated, 
See  him  from  all  search  withdrawn ; 
Tearful  eyes  and  sighs  repeated 
Witness'd  still  the  morning  dawn ; 
There,  where  he  made  intercession, 

1  had  pour'd  forth  my  confession, 
And  where  for  my  sins  he  wept, 
Praying,  I  the  watch  had  kept. 

6.  Sh ould  I  thus  to  thee  have  cleaved 
'Midst  thy  poverty  and  woes, 

On  thee,  as  my  Lord,  believed, 
Or  perhaps  have  join'd  thy  foes? 
Ah,  thy  mercy  I  had  spurned ; 
But  thyself  my  heart  hast  turned; 
Now  thou  know'st,  beneath,  above, 
Nought  compar'd  with  thee  I  love. 

66.  t.  11. 

SEE,  my  soul,  God  ever  blest 
In  the  flesh  made  manifest; 
Human  nature  he  assumes, 
lie,  to  ransom  sinners,  comes. 

2.   He  fulfill'd  all  righteousness, 
Standing  in  the  sinner's  place; 


I  From  the  manger  to  the  cross 
All  he  did,  he  did  for  us: — 

3.  All  our  woes  he  did  retrieve, 
He  expir'd  that  we  might  live ; 
By  his  stripes  ourwounds  are  heal'd, 
By  his  blood  our  pardon's  seal'd. 

4.  Lord,  conform  us  to  thy  death, 
Raise  us  to  new  life  by  faith ; 
Through  thy  resurrection's  power, 
May  we  praise  thee  evermore. 

5.  Circumcise  our  sinful  hearts; 
Purify  our  inward  parts : 
Lord,  destroy  the  carnal  mind, 
That  in  thee  we  peace  may  find. 

6.  In  thy  righteousness  array'd 
Let  us  triumph  and  be  glad ; 
Let  us  walk  with  thee  in  white, 
Let  us  see  thy  face  in  light. 

W.  Hammond. 


67.* 


T.  14. 


IMMANUEL'S  meritorious  tears 
Assuage  our  every  pain ;  (pray'rs, 

His    bitter    sufferings,   cries,   and 
Our  fav'rite  theme  remain. 

2.  When  Jesus'   suffering   life  we 
In  every  scene  we  find,     (trace, 

That  he  a  man  of  sorrows  was, 
Though  of  unspotted  mind. 

3.  All  they  who  weeping  now  go 
And  bear  the  precious  seed,  (forth, 

May  in  our  Saviour's  walk  on  earth 
Pattern  and  comfort  read. 

4.  0  'tis  the  greatest  happiness, 
When  of  his  peace  divine 

We  have  a  feeling,  and  he  says, 
"Fear  not,  for  thou  art  mine." 

5.  Our  thankful  tears  then  testify 
Tli at  Jesus  wept  for  us, 

And  we,  possessing  heavenly  joy, 
For  him  count  all  things  loss. 


NAME  OF  JESUS. 


21 


6.  Yet  tears  of  grief  at  times  bedew 
Our  cheeks  while  here  we  stay ; 

When  we  in  heav'n  his  face  shall 

He'll  wipe  all  tears  away,  (view, 

z. 


70. 


t.79 


68. 


t.  14. 


0  MY  dear  Saviour,  when  thy  cares, 

Thy  toils  for  me  I  read, 
My  eyes  run  o'er  with  grateful  tears, 

And  I  bow  down  my  head. 

2.  Thy  suffering  life  I  cannot  trace, 
Or  read  thy  sacred  word, 

But  I'm  o'ercome  with  thankfulness 
To  thee,  my  gracious  Lord. 

3.  What  am  I,  Lord,  that  thou  so 

much 
Shouldst  love  and  value  me  ? 
Vile  dust  I  am,  yet  thou  for  such 
Didst  bear  thy  misery. 

J.  Cennick. 


69. 


t.  22. 


MY  dear  Redeemer,  and  my  Lord, 
I  read  my  duty  in  thy  word ; 
But  in  thy  life  the  law  appears 
Drawn  out  in  living  characters. 
2.   Such  was  thy  truth,  and  such 

thy  zeal, 
Such  deference  to  thy  Father's  will, 
Such  love,  and  meekness  so  divine, 
I  would  transcribe  and  make  them 

mine. 
8.  Cold   mountains  and   the  mid- 
night air 
Witness'd  the  fervour  of  thypray'r; 
The  desert  thy  temptations  knew, 
Thy  conflict  and  thy  victory  too. 

4.  Be  thou  my  pattern;  let  me  bear 
More  of  thy  gracious  image  here ; 
And  at  thy  right  hand  me  confess, 
Clad  in  thy  robe  of  righteousness. 
Isaac  Watts. 


THE  wise  men  from  the  East  ador'd 
The  infant  Jesus  as  their  Lord, 
Brought  gifts  to  him  their  King: 
Jesus,  grant  us  thy  light,  that  we 
The  way  may  find,  and  unto  thee 
Our  hearts,  our  all,  a  tribute  bring. 

2.  May  Je3us  Christ,  the  spotless 

Lamb, 
Who  to  the  temple  humbly  came 
The  legal  rights  to  pay, 
Subdue  our  proud  and  stubborn  will, 
That  we  his  precepts  may  fulfil, 
Whate'er  rebellious  nature  say. 

Ancient  Church. 


71. 


t.  14. 


0  SON  of  God  and  man,  receive 
This  humble  work  of  mine ; 

Worth  to  my  meanest  labour  give, 
By  blessing  it  with  thine. 

2.  Servant  of  all,  to  toil  for  man 
Thou  didst  not,  Lord,  refuse : 

Thy  majesty  did  not  disdain 
To  be  employ'd  for  us. 

3.  In  all  I  think,  or  speak,  or  do, 
Let  me  shew  forth  thy  praise ; 

Thy  bright  example  still  pursue 
Through  all  my  future  days. 

4.  By  faith  thro'  outward  cares  I  go, 
From  all  distraction  free ; 

My  hands  alone  engag'd  below, 
My  spirit  still  with  thee. 

5.  When  thou,  my  Saviour,  shalt 
Then  gladly  may  1  cry,  (appear, 

"The  work  thou  gavest  me  while 
Is  done, — to  thee  I  fly."      (here 


72. 


t.  14 


IN  duties  and  in  sufferings  too, 
My  Lord  I  fain  would  trace; 


22 


SUFFERINGS  AND  DEATH 


As  thou  hast  done,  so  would  I  do, 
Depending  on  thy  grace. 

2.  Inflain'd  with  zeal,  'twas  thy  de- 
To  do  thy  Father's  will ;    (light, 

May  the  same  zeal  my  soul  excite, 
Thy  precepts  to  fulfil. 


3.  Meekness,  humility,  and  love, 
Through  all  thy  conduct  shine , 

0  may  my  whole  deportment  prove 
A  copy,  Lord,  of  thine. 

Beddoma 


V.  THE  SUFFERINGS  AND  DEATH  OF  JESUS  CHRIST. 


73. 


T.  114. 


WHAT    human    mind    can    trace 

the  condescension 
Of   our  almighty  Maker's  love  to 
man  ?  (scan ; 

No  angel  can  the  hidden  mystery 
Redeeming  love  is  past  our  compre- 
hension ;  (prove 
Yet  by  the  Spirit's  teaching  we  can 
From  Jesus'  agony,  that  God  is 
love. 


2. 


Pursue,    my   soul,    the   sacred 

meditation,  (God : 

And  view  the  agonizing  Lamb  of 

Behold    him   bow'd    beneath    the 

ponderous  load        (salvation ; 

Of  all   thy  sins,  to  purchase  thy 

He   riseth  with   a  heart-affecting 

look,  (Kedron's  brook. 

And   with   his    followers    passeth 


3.    My    spirit    now   with    solemn, 

deep  devotion 
Doth  follow  Jesus  to  Gcthscmane  ; 
There  he  on  my  account  doth  weep 

and  pray,  (potion ; 

O'ercomc  with  horror  at  the  bitter 
Yet  to  his  Father's  will  he  is  re- 

sign'd:  (mind. 

Grant  me,  dear  Jesus,  thy  obedient 


4.  I    see    my   Saviour    kneeling, 

groaning,  weeping; 
He  prostrates  on  the  ground  and 

prays  for  me,  (agony ; 

Yea,    trembling   wrestleth    in    an 
And  while  his  sad  disciples  all  are 

sleeping,  (are  drown'd, 

His  soul  in  grief,  his  eyes  in  tears 
His  sweat  as  drops  of  blood  falls  to 

the  ground. 

5.  By  all  thy  grief,  thy  tears  and 

supplication, 
Thy  bloody  sweat,  thy  bitter  agony, 
0  grant  that  I  may  love  thee  ar- 
dently ;  (consolation ; 
Be  thou,  dear  Lord,  my  life  and 
Whene'er    temptation    would    my 
soul  beset,  (Olivet. 
I'll   pray   to   thee,   and   think  of 
J.  Swertner 


74. 


t.  79, 


BEHOLD,  how  in  Gethsemane 
The  incarnate  God  doth  sweat  for 
Till  drops  of  blood  fall  down;  (thee, 
For  theo  the  Lord   lies   prostrate 
there,  (prayer, 

Hear  his   thrice-utter'd   mournful 
Murk  every  dolorous  sigh  and  groan. 

2.   I'm  lost  in  wonder  and  amaze; 
Here  I'll  abide,  and  melt,  and  gaze; 


OF  JESUS  CHRIST. 


28 


Tis  God's  beloved  Son. 

How  heavy  is  the  weight  he  bears; 

His   soul  is   fill'd  with  grief  and 

fears, 
Lo,  now  the  bitter  cup  conies  on. 

3.  Lord,  dost  thou  suffer  thus  for 
Dost  thou  endure  such  misery,  (me? 
To  give  me  life  and  peace  ? 
Then  will  I  henceforth  ne'er  forget, 
That  thou  didst  on  Mount  Olivet 
By  prayers  and  tears  gain  my  re- 
lease. M.  Taylor. 

75.     t.  96,  or  90. 

OFTEN  I  call  to  mind  the  place 
Gethsemane,  to  which  the  Lamb, 
Who  lov'd  to  be  in  loneliness, 
With  his  disciples  often  came  : 
Where,   out  of  boundless   love  to 
He  wrestled  in  an  agony.         (me, 

2.  There,  overwhelm'd  with  grief, 

he  said: 
"My  soul  is  sorrowful  to  death ;" 
And  suffering  freely  in  my  stead, 
He  drank  the  bitter  cup  of  wrath : 
Now  on   his   knees,    then   on   his 

face,  (and  prays. 

He  weeps,  and  sweats,  and  bleeds, 

3.  So  loved  me  the  eternal  God, 
That  lie  became  the  Son  of  man, 
And  took  my  sins'  prodigious  load  ; 
My  soul,  admire  his  gracious  plan: 
Thy  stripes,  thy  guilt  and  curse  he 

bore; 
Believe,  and  thankfully  adore. 

J.  Cennick. 

76.*  t.  99. 

MOST  awful  sight!  my  heart  doth 

break ; 
Oh.  it  can  ne'er  my  mind  forsake, 
How  thou  for  me  hast  wept  and 

prayed  ; 


Might  I  for  thy  soul's  agony, 
When  wrestling  with  death  bitterly, 
Lord,  as  thy  trophy  be  displayed. 
Gr. 

77.     t.  581,  or  83. 

EDEN,  from  each  flowery  bed, 
Did     for     man     short     sweetness 

breathe ; 
Soon,  by  Satan's  counsel  led, 
Man  wrought  sin,  and  sin  wrought 
But  of  life  the  healing  tree  (death: 
Grows  in  rich  Gethsemane. 

2.   Here's  my  claim,  and  here  alone. 
None  a  Saviour  more  can  need; 
Deeds  of  righteousness  I've  none, 
No,  not  one  good  work  to  plead : 
Not  a  glimpse  of  hope  for  me, 
Only  in  Gethsemane. 

Hart. 


78* 


t.  185. 


MY  Redeemer,  overwhelm'd  with 
Went  to  Olivet  for  me  ;  (anguish, 
There   he   kneels,   his  heart  doth 

heave  and  languish 
In  a  bitter  agony;  (senses, 

Fear  and  horror  seize  his  soul  and 
For  the  hour  of  darkness  now  com- 
mences: 
Ah,  how  doth  he  weep  and  groan, 
For  rebellious  man  to  atone. 

2.   How  is  Jesus'  sacred  soul  op- 
pressed 
With  our  sins'  prodigious  load. 
Tho'  an   angel   comforts   the  dis- 
tressed, 
Weak,  and  fainting  Lamb  of  God, 
Yet,  what  trembling   seizeth   him 
all  over,  (visage  cover, 

Tears,   and   sweat,   and   blood   his 
And  in  drops  fall  to  the  ground, 
While  his  heart  in  grief  is  drown'd. 


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3.  Stripes  and  cruel  mockeries  he 

endured, 
Meek  and  patient,  in  our  stead ; 
How  are  Jesus'  gracious  eyes  ob- 
scured ; 
View  his  wounded  back  and  head: 
He,  whom  thorns  and  scourges  la- 
cerated, (created ; 
Is  the  Lord,  who  all  things  hath 
Ah,  his  sufferings,  pain,  and  woe 
Make  my  eyes  with  tears  o'erflow. 

4.  See  him  bear  his  cross  in  deep 

affliction 
On  his  sore  and  wounded  back, 
Led  to  Calvary  for  crucifixion, 
Where  his  limbs  they  stretch  and 

rack ;  (slaughter, 

As  a  lamb  he's  led  unto  the 
And  his  soul  is  poured  out  like 

water ; 
Vinegar  and  gall  he  tastes, 
While  his  suffering  body  wastes. 

6.  Now  behold  him  weeping,  bleed- 
ing, crying, 
'Midst  two  thieves  upon  the  cross : 
Lo,  he  bows  his  sacred  head,  and 
Life  eternal  gains  for  us  :  (dying, 
Lord,  afford  us  all  thy  Spirit's 
unction,  (punction ; 

To  consider  this  with  heart's  corn- 
Might  our  words  and  actions  prove 
That  we  know  thy  dying  love. 

6.  Our  enraptur'd  hearts  shall  ne'er 

be  weary 
On  our  dying  Lord  to  gaze ; 
*  t  his  cross  in  faith  we  wish  to 

tarry, 
1'here  shall  be  our  hiding-place : 
May  his   dying   look   remain    en- 
graven (and  heaven 
On  our  hearts;    for  pardon,  life, 
Our  Redeemer  then  procur'd, 
When  he  death  for  us  endur'd. 


7.  Therefore  all  his  agony  and  pas- 
And  his  sin-atoning  death,  (sion, 
Shall  remain  thro'  grace  our  faith's 

foundation, 
While  we  draw  our  vital  breath : 
Thus  shall  neither  honor,  wealth, 

nor  pleasures ;  (sures; 

Rob  our  souls  of  everlasting  trea- 
Jesus,  both  by  day  and  night, 
Shall  remain  our  sole  delight. 

8.  Could  we  tune  our  hearts  and 

voices  higher 
Than  man's  most  exalted  lays, 
Yet,  till  join'd  to  the  celestial  choir, 
Cold   would    prove    our  warmest 

praise :  (hension, 

Jesus'  love  exceeds  all  compre- 
But  our  love  to  him  we  scarce  dare 

mention ; 
We  may  weep  beneath  his  cross, 
But  he  wept  and  bled  for  us. 

9.  0  delightful  theme,  past  all  ex- 

pression, 
"  Thy  Redeemer  died  for  thee:" 
Ah,  this  prompts  my  deepest  ado- 
ration, 
When  I  hear,  "  He  died  for  me :" 
Might  my  thoughts,  my  words  and 
whole  behaviour,       (Saviour; 
Prove  that  I  believe  in  Christ  my 
Yea,  my  love  to  Jesus  show 
His  to  me  in  all  I  do. 

10.  Lamb  of  God,  thou  shalt  remain 

for  ever 
Of  our  songs  the  only  theme : 
For  thy  boundless  love,  thy  grace 

and  favour, 
We  will  praise  thy  saving  name : 
That  for  our  transgressions  thou 

wast  wounded,  (sounded, 

Shall   by  us  in  nobler  strains  be 

When  we,  perfected  in  love, 

Once  shall  join  the  church  above. 

Cbr.  It.  v.  Zinzendorf 


OF  JESUS  CHRIST. 


25 


79.* 


t.  151. 


THOU  source  of  my  salvation, 

Thou  conqueror  of  my  death, 
Who  didst  as  my  oblation 

In  torments  yield  thy  breath  ; 
Who  bar'st  the  dreadful  sentenoo 

Due  to  our  guilty  race, 
To  screen  my  soul  from  vengeance  ; 

Accept  my  thanks  and  praise. 

2.  I'll  go  with  thee,  my  Saviour, 
Up  to  mount  Calvary  ; 

And  view  with  spirit's  fervour 
All  thou  hast  done  for  me: 

Thus  with  intense  devotion 
I  follow  thee  each  step, 

While  tender  love's  emotion 
Makes  heart  and  eyes  to  weep. 

3.  I  see  my  Saviour  languish 
In  sad  Gethsemane, 

Till  through  his  pores  in  anguish 

Great  blood-drops  force  theirway: 
The  load  which  him  oppresses, 
I,  I  deserved  to  feel ; 
|  The  bloody  sweat  of  Jesus 
Doth  soiil  and  body  heal. 

4.  My  Saviour  was  betrayed, 
Reproach  and  pain  to  meet ; 

My  sins  the  Lord  conveyed 

'Fore  Pilate's  judgment  seat:  — 

These,  these  did  him  deliver 
Into  the  foe's  dire  hand ; 

I  should  have  felt  for  ever 
The  pangs  my  Lord  sustain'd. 

6.  Behold  the  man,  he  beareth 

God's  wrath  and  curse  for  us: 
A  crown  of  thorns  he  weareth, 

For  us  endures  the  cross: 
There,  to  complete  his  passion, 

His  sorrows,  pain,  and  woe, 
His  blood  for  our  salvation 

In  copious  streams  doth  flow. 


6.  Thou  for  thy  foes  entreatest; 
Lord  Jesus,  who  was  I? 

Thy  friends  thou  not  forgettest; 

Turn,  Lord,  to  me  thine  eye : 
Thy  mouth  now  grace  declareth 

To  the  repenting  thief; 
My  guilty  soul  this  cheereth; 

Of  sinners  I  am  chief. 

7.  In  anguish  thou  complainest, 
"  My  God  forsaketh  me;" 

"I  thirst,"  thou  then  exclaimest, 
Yet  none  refresheth  thee : 

Thy  passion  being  ended 
Thou  criest,  "'Tis  finished; 

"  My  spirit  be  commended 
To  God  :"  —  'Twas  finished. 

8.  My  heart  with  love  is  glowing, 
I  see  my  Saviour  die ; 

His  head  I  see  him  bowing, 
This  brought  me  endless  joy : 

He  gave  his  soul  an  offering 
For  sin,  that  I  might  live ; 

He  sav'd  me  by  his  suffering, 
To  him  myself  I  give. 

9.  Thou  God  of  my  salvation, 
In  whom  I  trust  my  faith, 

Who  hast  for  my  transgression 
Lain  in  the  dust  of  death; 

I  place  upon  thy  merit 

While  here  my  confidence; 

And  will  commend  my  spirit 
To  thee,  when  I  go  hence. 

10.  Lord,  grant  me  thy  salvation 
And  peace  divine,  I  pray, 

While  under  tribulation 

On  earth  below  I  stay ; 
Till  I  shall  stand  before  thee, 

And  for  redeeming  grace, 
With  all  the  saints  in  glory, 

My  Hallelujah  raise. 

Wobeser  &  v.  Bruiningk. 


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80*    t.  594  or  184. 

WITH  my  sins'  heavy  load  op- 
In  spirit  I  my  Saviourvie  w,  (pressed, 
I  see  him  mourning  and  distressed, 
While   floods   of  tears  his  cheeks 

bedew: 
To  change  my  sorrow  into  gladness, 
His  sweat  was  mix'd  with  blood, 

and  he, 
Fill'd  with  unutterable  sadness, 
Trembled  and  agoniz'd  for  me. 

2.0'erwhelm'd  with  grief  and  rack'd 

with  torment, 
He 's  pain'd  in  every  weary  limb  ; 
They  that  should  watch  with  him 

lie  dormant, 
An  angel  comes  to  comfort  him  : 

0  how  heart-piercingly  he  prayed, 
When  he  his  Father  did  accost, 
To  have  the  bitter  cup  delayed ; 
Here  is  my  soul  in  wonder  lost. 

3.  I  see  his  countenance  defiled, 
His  hands  by  ruffians  rudely  bound  ; 

1  see  him  buffeted,  reviled, 

His  head  with  thorns  in  mockery 

crown'd ; 
Thus  to  the  multitude  displayed, 
His  back  with  cruel  scourges  torn, 
A  reed  he  beareth,  is  arrayed 
In  purple,  and  then  haiPd  in  scorn. 

4.  Fainting    beneath    the    cross's 

burden, 

He  enters  on  his  dolorous  road ; 

For  us  to  purchase  peace  and  par- 
don, 

Aforehand  feels  the  wrath  of  God. 

I  see  him  now  in  sore  affliction 

Ascend  the  brow  of  Calvary; 

'Tis  here  1  view  his  crucifixion, 

Thereby  it  was  he  saved  me. 

6.  I  see  his  hands  and  feet  extended 
Upon  the  cross  in  keenest  smart; 


He  bows   his   head,  the  conflict's 

ended ; 
I  see  the  spear  transfix  his  heart: 
Thus  closed  lie  his  bitter  passion, 
Expiring  on  the  accursed  tree ; 
Then  horror  seiz'd  the  whole  crea- 
tion, (me. 
But  streams   of  grace  came  over 

6.  The  thought  of  blood  and  water 

bursting  (heart ; 

From  God,  my  rock,  o'ercomes  my 
I  for  that  living  flood  am  thirsting, 
0  may  it  stream  thro'  every  part : 
Lord,  for  thy  love  with  adoration 
I'll  thank  and  laud  thee  all  my  days, 
Long  as  I  live  shall  each  pulsation 
And  every  breath  declare  thy  praise. 

7.  This  awful,  blessed  meditation 
Oft   fills   my  soul  with   conscious 

shame, 
That  Jesus  died  for  my  salvation, 
Who  to  his  mercy  had  no  claim: 
How  poor  I  am,  how  void  of  glory, 
Thou,  Lord,  know'st  best;  but  yet 

when  I,  (thee, 

With  all  my  ailments,  come  before 
My  suit  is  granted  presently. 

8.  Thou,  Jesus,  art  my  God  and 

Saviour,  (power ; 

Thee   will    I    serve   with   all   my 
On  thee  I'll  meditate  for  ever, 
And  for  thy  goodness  thee  adore: 
Thy  dying  love  hath  captivated 
My  heart,  and  now  my  chief  delight, 
Until  to  heaven  1  am  translated, 
Is  to  enjoy  thee  day  and  night. 

Chr.  It.  v.  Zinzendorf 


81. 


t.  167 


GREAT  High-priest,  we  view  thee 

stooping 
With  our  names  upon  thy  breast, 
In  the  garden,  groaning,  drooping, 


OF  JESUS  CHRIST. 


27 


To  the  ground  with  horrors  press'd : 
Angels  saw,  struck  with  amazemeut, 
Their  Creator  suffer  thus  ;  (ment, 
We  are  fill'd  with  deep  abase- 
Since  we  know  'twas  done  for  us. 

2.  Jesus,  to  thy  garden  lead  us, 
To  behold  thy  bloody  sweat ;     (us, 
Tho'  thou  from  the  curse  hast  freed 
May  we  ne'er  the  cost  forget  : 

Be  thy  groans  and  cries  rehearsed 
By  thy  Spirit  in  our  ears, 
Till  we,  viewing  whom  we  pierced, 
Melt  in  penitential  tears. 

3.  On  the  cross  thy  body  broken 
Cancels  every  legal  charge  ; 
Pleading  this  authentic  token, 
Guilty  souls  are  set  at  large  ; 
All  is  finish'd,  truth  hath  said  it, 
Doubt  no  more,  believe  your  Lord; 
To  frail  reason  give  no  credit, 
You  have  his  unerring  word. 

4.  Lord,  we  fain  would  trust  thee 

solely, 
'Twas  for  us  thy  blood  was  spilt; 
Suffering  Saviour,  take  us  wholly, 
Take  and  form  us  as  thou  wilt; 
Thou  hast  borne  the  dreadful  sen- 
tence, 
Pass'd  on  man's  devoted  race: 
Grant  us  faith  and  true  repentance, 
They're    thy   gifts,    thou   God    of 
grace. 

J.  Hart. 


82.* 


t.  151. 


0  HEAD  so  full  of  bruises, 

So  full  of  pain  and  scorn, 
Midst  other  sore  abuses 

Mock'd  with  a  crown  of  thorn; 
0  Head,  ere  now  surrounded 

With  brightest -majesty, 
In  death  now  bow'd  and  wounded; 

Saluted  be  by  me. 


I  2.  1  give  thee  thanks  unfeigned, 

0  Jesus,  friend  in  need, 
For  what  thy  soul  sustained, 

When  thou  for  me  didst  bleed  : 
Grant  me  to  lean  unshaken 

Upon  thy  faithfulness, 
Until  I  hence  am  taken, 

To  see  thee  face  to  face. 

3.  Lord,  at  my  dissolution 
Do  not  from  me  depart ; 

Support  at  the  conclusion 
Of  life,  my  fainting  heart; 

And  when  I  pine  and  languish, 
Seiz'd  with  death's  agony, 

0  by  thy  pain  and  anguish 
Set  me  at  liberty. 

4.  Lord,  grant  me  thy  protection, 
Remind  me  of  thy  death 

And  glorious  resurrection, 
When  I  resign  my  breath: 

Ah  then,  though  I  be  dying 

Midst  sickness,  grief,  and  pain, 

1  shall  on  thee  relying, 

Eternal  life  obtain. 

P.  Gerhard  &  Z 


83/* 


T.  79. 


0  WORLD,  see  thy  Creator 
Extended,  like  a  traitor, 

Upon  the  cross's  tree ; 
Behold  him,  while  expiring, 
And  for  mankind  acquiring 

Thereby  life,  grace,  and  liberty'. 

2.  Who  hath  thee  thus  abused, 
Dear  Lord,  and  so  much  bruised 

Thy  most  majestic  face? 
Thou  wast  no  sin's  transactor, 
Thou  wast  no  malefactor, 

Like  others  of  the  human  race. 

3.  I,  I  and  my  transgressions, 
Which  by  my  own  confessions 

Exceed  the  sea-shore  sands, 
These,  these  have  been  the  reason 


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SUFFERINGS  AND  DEATH 


Of  thy  whole  bitter  season,  (bands. 

Of  all  thy  bruises,  stripes,  and 
4.  The  highest  obligations, 
Bind  me  through  all  life's  stations, 

To  express  my  thanks  to  thee  : 
Poor  tho'  I  am  and  feeble, 
As  far  as  I  am  able, 

I'll  yield  thee  service  willingly. 

6.   While  here  on  earth  I'm  living, 
I  have  nought  worth  the  giving 

To  thee  for  all  thy  pain; 
Yet  shall  thy  passion  ever, 
Till  soul  and  body  sever,       (main. 

Deep  in  my  heart  engrav'd  re- 
P.  Gerhard. 


84.* 


t.  165. 


THOUSAND  times  by  me  be  greet- 
Jesus,  who  hast  loved  me,         (ed, 
And  thyself  to  death  submitted 
For  my  treason  against  thee : 
Ah,  how  happy  do  I  feel, 
When  'fore  thee  I  humbly  kneel, 
At  the  cross  where  thou  expiredst, 
And  true  life  for  me  acquiredst. 

2.  Jesus,  thee  I  view  in  spirit, 
Cover'd     o'er     with     blood     and 

wounds : 
Now  salvation  through  thy  merit 
For  my  sin-sick  soul  abounds: 
0  who  can,  thou  Prince  of  peace, 
Who  didst  thirst  for  our  release, 
Fully  fathom  all  that's  treasur'd 
In  thy  love's  design  unmeasur'd. 

3.  Heal  me,  0  my  soul's  Physician, 
Wheresoe'er  I'm  sick  or  sad ; 

All  the  woes  of  my  condition 
By  thy  balm  be  now  allay 'd; 
Heal      the     hurts     which     Adam 

wrought, 
Or  which  on  myself  I've  brought; 
If  thy  blood  me  only  cover, 
My  distress  will  soon  be  over. 


4.  On  my  heart  thy  wounds  forever 
Be  inscrib'd  indelibly, 
That  I  ne'er  forget,  dear  Saviour, 
What  thou  hast  endur'd  for  me : 
Thou'rt  indeed  my  highest  good, 
End  of  all  solicitude ; 

Let  me,  at  thy  feet  abased, 

Be  to  taste  thy  friendship  raised. 

5.  With  the  deepest  adoration 
Humbly  at  thy  feet  I  lie  ; 
And  with  fervent  supplication 
Unto  thee  for  succour  cry ; 
My  petition  kindly  hear; 

Say  in  answer  to  my  prayer,  (ness 
"I  will  change  thy  grief  and  sad- 
Into  comfort,  joy  and  gladness." 

6.  Jesus,  at  my  dissolution 
Take  my  longing  soul  to  thee; 
Let  thy  wounds  at  the  conclusion 
Of  this  life  my  refuge  be : 
When  in  death  I  close  mine  eyes, 
Let  me  wake  in  paradise, 

And  in  endless  bliss  and  glory 
With  the  saints  in  heav'n  adore  thee. 
P.  Gerhard. 


85/ 


t.  168. 


JESUS,  source  of  my  salvation, 
Conqueror  both  of  death  and  hell, 
Thou  who  didst,  as  my  oblation, 
Feel  what  I  deserv'd  to  feel, 
Through  thy  sufferings,  death,  and 
I  eternal  life  inherit ;  (merit, 

Thousand,     thousand     thanks     to 
Dearest  Lord,  for  ever  be.     (thee, 

2.   Lord,  thy  deep  humiliation 
Paid  for  my  presumptuous  pride ; 
I  need  fear  no  condemnation. 
Since  for  sinners  thou  hast  died: 
Thou   becam'st  a  curse,  dear  Sa 

viour, 
To  restore  me  to  God's  favour* 
Thousand,  &c. 


OF  JESUS  CHRIST. 


29 


S.  Thou  hast  cancell'd  my  transgres- 
Jesus,  by  thy  precious  blood;  (sion, 
May  1  tiud  therein  salvation, 
Happiness  and  peace  with  God* 
And  since  thou  for  sinners  suffer- 
ing (ing> 
On  the  cross  wast  made  an  offer- 
Frora  all  sin  deliver  me, 
That  I  wholly  thine  may  be. 

Homburg  &  Rist. 


86: 


t.  165. 


CHRIST,  thy  wounds   and  bitter 
passion,  (tomb, 

Bloody   sweat,    cross,    death,   and 
Be  my  daily  meditation, 
Till  I  to  thy  presence  come. 
When  a  sinful  thought  would  start, 
Ready  to  seduce  my  heart, 
Thy  sore  pain  effectually 
Me  forbid  with  sin  to  dally. 

2.  Would     the    world    with    gay 

allurement 
Draw  me  to  its  own  broad  way ; 
Let  me  think  upon  thy  torment, 
And  the  load  which  on  thee  lay  : 
Sure  the  sweat  and  precious  blood 
Of  the  dying  Lamb  of  God 
Can  arm  me  on  each  occasion, 
To  oppose  the  infatuation. 

3.  Lord,  in  every  sore  oppression 
Let  thy  wounds  be  my  relief; 
When  I  seek  thy  intercession, 
Add  new  strength  to  my  belief: 
Ah,  the  feeling  of  thy  peace 
Sets  my  troubled  heart  at  ease, 
And  affords  a  demonstration 

Of  thy  love  and  my  salvation. 

4.  All  my  hope  and  consolation, 
Christ,  is  jn  thy  bitter  death; 
At  the  hour  of  expiration. 
Lord,  receive  my  dying  breath : 
Most  of  all,  when  I  go  hence, 


Let  this  be  my  confidence, 
That  thy  deep  humiliation 
Has  procured  my  salvation. 

J.  Heermann. 


87* 


t.  167. 


0  THE  love  wherewith  I'm  loved, 
Source  of  all  my  happiness ; 
Thou,  0  Love,  by  mercy  moved, 
Tak'st  upon  thee  my  distress: 

As  a  lamb  led  to  the  slaughter 
Goest  to  the  cross's  tree,     (water, 
Seal'st   thy   love  with   blood   and 
Bear'st  the  world's  iniquity. 

2.  Love,  so  strikingly  displayed 
In  thy  tears  and  bloody  sweat: 
Love,  by  sinful  men  betrayed, 
Dragg'd  before  the  judgment-seat: 
Love,  who  for  my  soul's  salvation 
Willingly  didst  shed  thy  blood, 
Thro'  thy  death  and  bitter  passion 

1  am  reconcil'd  to  God. 

3.  Love,  who  hast  for  me  endured 
Death  upon  the  accursed  tree, 
And  eternal  bliss  procured, 

Fill  my  soul  with  love  to  thee: 
Lord,  how  hast  thou  captivated 
My  else  cold  and  lifeless  heart  : 
Let  me,  till  to  heaven  translated, 
Never  more  from  thee  depart. 

J.  Angelus. 

88.  t.  168. 

0  BEHOLD  your  Saviour  wounded, 
Hanging  on  the  accursed  cross; 
None  hath  e'er  the  love  expounded, 
Our  Redeemer  show'd  to  us: 
Hear  him  at  his  crucifixion 
Pray  for  foes,  midst  keen  affliction, 
"Them  forgive;  they  do  not  know, 
Heavenly  Father,  what  they  do." 

2.   At  his  cross's  foot  now  tarry, 
View  his  languid,  marred  face, 


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Mark  his  care  for  John  and  Mary: 
To  the  thief  he  offers  grace, 
Ah,  he  thirsts  with  love  unshaken; 
"God,  why  hast  thou  me  forsaken?" 
And,  "'Tis  finish'd,"  Jesus  cries, 
Yields  his  spirit,  droops,  and  dies. 
J.  Swertner. 


89, 


* 


t.  168. 


SING  with  awe  in  strains  melodi- 
ous, 
Sing  with  awe  :   Behold  the  man! 
Yea,  repeat  in  tones  harmonious, 
Ah!  behold,  behold  the  man. 
On  thy  dying  look,  dear  Saviour, 
I  will  fix  my  eyes  for  ever: 
I  am  never  tir'd  to  gaze 
At  thy  lovely,  bleeding  face. 

2.  Oh,  this  makes  me  think  with 

sighing, 
I'm  the  cause:  Behold  the  man! 
But  his  love  which  I'm  enjoying, 
Comforts  me:  Behold  the  man! 
Ah,  that  cruelly  abvsed  (ed, 

Countenance,  so  marr'd  and  bruis- 
Makes  my  eyes  with  tears  o'erflow, 
Till  to  him  I've  leave  to  go. 

3.  Wounded  head,  back  plough'd 

with  furrows, 
Visage  marr'd:   Behold  the  man! 
Eyes  how  dim,  how  full  of  sorrows, 
Sunk  with  grief:   Behold  the  man! 
Lamb  of  God,  led  to  the  slaughter, 
Melted,  poured  out  like  water; 
Should  not  love  my  heart  inflame, 
Viewing    thee,     thou    slaughtered 

Lamb. 

Gregor. 

90.*    t.  594  or  184. 

ONE  view,  Lord  Jesus,  of  thy  pas- 
sion 
Will  make  the  fainting  spirit  glad; 
This  yields  us  solid  consolation, 


When   thy  dear  blood,   so   freely 
shed,  (body; 

Pervades  and  heals  both  soul  and 
When    thou   dost   give   to  us  thy 
peace ;  (ready 

Ah,    then   our  arms   of  faith   are 
Thy  cross,  0  Jesus,  to  embrace. 

2.  No  drop  of  blood  thou  deem'dst 

too  precious, 
To  shed  for  sinners  vile  like  me ; 
0  that 'thy  fire  of  love,  dear  Jesus, 
Inflam'd  my  heart  with  love  to  thee ; 
May  thy  atoning  death  and  passion, 
Thy  agony  and  bitter  pain, 
Until  my  final  consummation, 
Deep  in  my  heart  engrav'd  remain. 

3.  0  might  I  live  in  the  enjoyment 
Of  all  my  Lord  for  me  hath  gain'd; 
Might  this  be  daily  my   employ- 
ment, 

To   muse    on  what  his   soul    sus- 

tain'd:  (graven 

0   may   his    hands,    whereon    en- 

My  poor  and  worthless  name  dotb 

stand, 
Support  me,  till  I  in  the  haven 
Of  endless  joy  shall  safely  land. 

C.  R.  v.  Z. 


91* 


t.  14. 


MY  life-supplying  element 
Is  Jesus'  blood  and  death  : 

My  soul  is  eagerly  intent 
To  live  therein  by  faith. 

2.  Lord  Jesus,  who  is  like  to  thee? 
0  might  I  night  and  day 

In  spirit  upon  Calvary, 

That  scene  of  suffering,  stay. 

3.  How  highly  favour'd  l^ad  I  been, 
Had  I  with  John  stood  by, 

And  my  beloved  Saviour  seen, 
For  my  redemption  die. 


OF  JESUS  CHRIST. 


81 


4.  Beholding  with  deep  reverence 
Thy  side  for  me  then  pierced, 

With  what  emotion  had  I  thence 
Seen  blood  and  water  burst. 

5.  0  might  thy  dying  love  divine 
Become  to  me  more  clear, 

And  smile  in  every  smile  of  mine, 
And  flow  in  every  tear. 

6.  When  I  depart,  my  latest  breath 
To  thee,  Lord,  shall  ascend, 

As  a  thank-offering  for  thy  death ; 
Thus,  blest  my  race  will  end. 

C.  R.  v.  Z. 


92. 


T.  14. 


FOR  ever  here  my  rest  shall  be, 
Close  to  thy  pierced  side  ; 

This  all  my  hope  and  all  my  plea, 
For  me  the  Saviour  died. 

2.  My  dying  Saviour  and  my  God, 
Fountain  for  guilt  and  sin ! 

Sprinkle  me  ever  with  thy  blood, 
And  cleanse,  and  keep  me  clean. 

3.  Wash  me,  and  make  me   thus 

thine  own  ; 
Wash  me,  and  mine  thou  art : 
Wash  me,  but  not  my  feet  alone, 
My  hands,  my  head,  my  heart. 

4.  The  atonement  of  thy  blood  ap- 
Till  faith  to  sight  improve ;    (ply, 

Till  hope  in  full  fruition  die, 
And  all  my  soul  be  love. 

Wesley's  Collection. 


93. 


t.  244. 


THE   slaughter'd   Lamb,   my  Sa- 
Remains  my  sole  delight,   (viour, 

My  favourite  theme  for  ever, 
My  object  day  and  night; 

The  incense  of  his  prayers, 

His  cries  and  bitter  tears, 
For  me  to  God  ascendeth ; 

My  mournful  cry  he  hears. 


2.  With  God  my  habitation 

Upon  mount  Calvary 
I'll  fix  without  cessation  : 

Here  it  is  good  to  be: 
Thus  from  my  Saviour's  death 
Deriving  life  by  faith, 

Of  heaven  I  have  a  foretaste, 
Until  my  latest  breath. 


94.* 


t.  151. 


HERE  am  I  blushing,  weeping, 

A  breeze  of  heavenly  bliss 
From  Jesus'  cross  perceiving, 

Rejoicing  that  I'm  his  ; 
To  him  what  shall  I  render, 

My  grateful  heart  to  show? 
Did  but  my  love  more  tender, 

More  ardent  for  him  glow. 

2.  My  Saviour's  death  and  passion^ 

His  anguish,  grief,  and  pain, 
Until  my  consummation 

My  favourite  theme  remain; 
Himself  hath  sanctified 

The  grave,  my  resting  place, 
And  since  for  me  he  died, 

I  shall  lie  down  in  peace. 

95.*  T.  22. 

ROUND    Tabor    heavenly   glories 

shone, 
But  what  on  Olivet  was  done, 
What  signaliz'd  Mount  Calvary, 
Calls  forth  my  praise : — 'twas  done 

for  me.  z 

96.  t.  582 

WAS  ever  grief  like  thine, 

Jesus,  thou  man  of  woe  ? 
The  visage  and  the  form  divine, 

Why  was  it  marred  so  ? 
That  man,  by  thee  restor'd, 

God's  image  might  regain, 
And,  by  the  sorrows  of  his  Lord, 

In  joys  eternal  reign. 


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97  *  t.  14. 

SEE,  world,  upon  the  shameful  tree 
Thy  Maker  sinks  in  death :  (thee, 

Cover'd  with  stripes  and  wounds  for 
Thy  Saviour  yields  his  breath. 

2.  Behold  the  streams  of  sacred 
blood, 
From  hands,  and  feet,  and  side ; 
What  hath  drawn  forth  this  copious 
flood, 
And  swell'd  this  flowing  tide  ? 

8.  My  sins,  as  numerous  as  the 
sands 

Upon  the  ocean's  shore,  (hands, 
Have  been  the  cruel,  murderous 

That  wounded  thee  so  sore. 

4.  Thy  wondrous  love  to  evidence 
Thou  wouldst  my  surety  be : 

Thyself  wouldst  pay  my  debt  im- 
Thereby  to  set  me  free,   (mense, 

6.  Thou  art  destruction  to  the 
Death's  enemy  severe  ;     (grave, 

That  each,  in  bondage  as  its  slave, 
Might  now  be  sav'd  from  fear. 

6.  My  debt  to  thee,  God,  who  art 

love, 
Weak  words  can  ne'er  express ; 
I  cannot  here,  if  there  above, 
Return  due  thankfulness. 

7.  Grant  me  the  grace  while  I  am 
Since  I  can  nothing  give,  (here, 

Thy  sufferings  in  my  heart  to  bear, 
And  by  thy  death  to  live. 

98.  t.  14. 

BEHOLD  the  Saviour  of  the  world, 
Imbru'd  with  sweat  and  gore, 
Expiring  on  the  accursed  cross, 
Where  he  our  sorrows  bore. 

2.  Compassion  for  man's  fallen  race, 
Brought  down  God's  only  Son, 


To  veil  in  flesh  his  radiant  face, 
And  for  our  sins  atone. 

3.  Who  can  to  love  his  name  for- 
That  of  his  sufferings  hears,  (bear, 
And  finds  the  ransom  of  his  soul 
Was  blood  as  well  as  tears  ? 

4.  When  earth  and  hell's  malicious 
Encompass'd  thee  around,  (powers 
Thy  sacred  blood,  0  Son  of  God, 
Stream'd  forth  from  every  wound : 

5.  Till  death's  pale  ensigns  o'er  thy 

cheeks 
And  trembling  lips  were  spread ; 
Till  light  forsook  thy  dying  eyes, 
And  life  thy  drooping  head. 

6.  Joy  for  thy  torments  we  receive, 
Life  in  thy  death  have  found; 
For  the  reproaches  of  thy  cross 
Shall  be  with  glory  crown'd. 

7.  May  we  a  grateful  sense  retain 
Of  thy  redeeming  love : 

And  live  below  like  those  that  hope 
To  live  with  thee  above. 

99.  t.  14. 

ALAS,  and  did  my  Saviour  bleed, 
And  did  my  Sovereign  die  ? 
Would  he  devote  his  sacred  head 
For  such  a  worm  as  I  ? 

2.  Was  it   for  crimes   that  I  had 
He  groan'd  upon  the  tree  ?     (done, 
Amazing  pity,  grace  unknown, 
And  love  beyond  degree. 

3.  Well  might  the  sun  in  darkness 
And  shut  his  glories  in,  (hide 
When  the  almighty  Maker  died, 
An  offering  for  my  sin. 

4.  Tims  might  I  hide  my  blushing 
While  Jesus'  cross  appears;  (face, 
Dissolve,  my  heart,  in  thankfulness, 
And  melt,  my  eyes,  in  tears. 

Watti 


OF  JESUS  CHRIST. 


3T 


100. 


t.  22. 


WHEN  I  by  faith  my  Saviour  see 
Expiring  on  the  cross  for  me, 
Satan  and  sin  no  more  can  move, 
For  I  am  fill'd  with  Jesus'  love. 

2.   His  thorns  and  nails  pierce  thro* 

my  heart, 
In  every  groan  I  bear  a  part ;  (eyes ; 
I  view  his  wounds  with  streaming 
But  see,  he  bows  his  head  and  dies. 

3    Come,   sinners,  view  the  Lamb 
of  God,  (blood, 

Wounded,  and  dead,  and  bath'd  in 
Behold  his  side,  and  venture  near, 
The  well  of  endless  life  is  here. 

4.   Here    I   forget    my   cares   and 

pains  ; 
I  drink,  yet  still  my  thirst  remains  ; 
Only  the  fountain-head  above 
Can  satisfy  the  thirst  of  love. 

6.  0  that  I  thus  could  always  feel ; 
Lord,  more  and  more  thy  love  re- 
veal :  (proclaim 
Then  my  glad  tongue  shall  loud 
jThe  grace  and  glory  of  thy  name. 

G.   Thy  name  dispels  my  guilt  and 
fear,  (ear, 

Revives  my  heart  and  charms  mine 
Affords  a  balm  for  every  wound, 
And  Satan  trembles  at  the  sound. 
J.  Newton. 

101.  t.  14. 

BEHOLD  the  loving  Son  of  God 
Stretch'd  out  upon  the  tree ; 

Behold  him  shed  his  precious  blood 
And  die  for  you  and  me. 

2.  Why  is  hia  body  rack'd  with  pains, 

And  wrung  with  keenest  smart? 

Why  flows  the  blood  from  all  his 

vein-, 

Why  torn  with  grief  his  heart? 

3 


3.  All  righteousness  did  he  fulfil, 
No  sin  did  ever  know : 

He  never  thought  nor  acted  ill; 
Why  was  he  wounded  so  ? 

4.  Alas,   we   own   with   conscious 

shame, 
While  we  behold  his  cross, 
Our  sins   have   slain  the  guiltless 
He  suffer'd  all  for  us.       (Lamb, 

5.  But  hence  our  confidence  begins; 
For  we  may  boldly  say, 

That  thus,  by  bearing  all  our  sins, 
He  took  them  all  away. 

6.  Our  God  is  fully  reconcil'd, 
His  justice  satisfied  ; 

Each  sinner  may  become  his  child, 
Since  Jesus  bled  and  died. 

7.  Come  then,  ye   needy  sinners, 

come ; 
If  ye  accept,  he'll  give ; 
0  suffer  him  to  lead  you  home ; 
Whoever  will,  may  live. 

M.  Taylor. 


102. 


T.  22. 


THERE  hangs  the  Saviour  of  man- 
kind, 
His  visage  marr'd,  his  head  rechVd, 
His  bleeding  hands,  his  bleeding  feet 
Declare  his  love  divinely  great. 

2.  The  thieves, expiring  on  each  side, 
Proclaim  the  crimes  for  which  they 

died;  (done? 

But  what,  dear  Saviour,  hast  thou 
Thou  diedst  for  sin,  but  not  thine 

own. 

8.   Jesus,  and  didst  thou  bleed  for 
( )  great,  0  boundless  m  \>tery  !  (me  f 
I  bow  my  head  in  deep  amaze, 
And  silently  adore  thy  grace. 


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103. 


t.  582. 


GO  forth  in  spirit,  go 

To  Calvary's  holy  mount ; 

See  there  thy  friend  between  two 
thieves, 
Suffering  on  thy  account. 

2.  Fall  at  his  cross's  foot, 

And  say,  "  My  God  and  Lord, 
Here  let  me  dwell,  and  view  those 
wounds, 
Which  life  for  me  procur'd.,, 

3.  Fix  on  that  face  thine  eye ; 
Why  dost  thou  backward  shrink  ? 

What  a  base  rebel  thou  hast  been 
To  Christ,  thou  now  dost  think. 

4.  Fear  not ;  for  this  is  he 
Who  always  loves  us  first, 

And  with  white  robes  of  righteous- 
Delights  to' deck  the  worst,  (ness 

5.  Or  art  thou  at  a  loss 

What  thou  to  him  shalt  say  ? 
Be  but  sincere,  and  all  thy  case 
Just  as  it  is  display. 

6.  His  blood  thy  cause  will  plead, 
Thy  plaintive  cry  he'll  hear, 

Look  witli  an  eye  of  pity  down, 
And  grant  thee  all  thy  prayer. 

Greening. 

104.  t.  14. 

BEHOLD  ihe  Saviour  of  mankind 
Nail'd  to  the  shameful  tree  ; 

How  vast  the  love  that  him  inclin'd 
To  bleed  and  die  for  thee. 

2.  Hark  how  he  groans,  while  na- 

ture shakes, 
And  earth's  strong  pillars  bend  ; 
The  temple's  veil  in  sunder  breaks, 
The  solid  marbles  rend. 

3.  'Tisdone,  the  precious  ransom's 

paid; 
"'Tie  finish'd,"  Jesus  cries  ; 


Behold  he  bows  his  sacred  head, 
He  bows  his  head,  and  dies. 

4.  Salvation  thus  did  he  obtain: 

0  mystery  divine ! 
0  Lamb  of  God,  was  ever  pain, 

Was  ever  love  like  thine. 

Cha8.  Wesley. 


105. 


t.  22. 


THE  cross,  the  cross,  0  that's  my 

gain; 
Because  on  that  theLamb  was  slain ; 
'Twas  there  my  Lord  was  crucified, 
'Twas  there  my  Saviour  for  me  died. 

2.  The  stony  heart  dissolves  in  tears 
When  to  our  view  the  cross  appears; 
Christ's  dying  love,  when  truly  felt, 
The  vilest,  hardest  heart  doth  melt. 

3.  Here  will  I  stay,  and  gaze  awhile 
Upon  the  friend  of  sinners  vile ; 
Abas'd  I  view  what  I  have  done 
To  God's  eternal,  gracious  Son. 

4.  Here  I  behold,  as  in  a  glass, 
God's  glory,  with  unveiled  face; 
And  by  beholding,  I  shall  be 
Made  like  to  him  who  loved  me. 

6.  Here  is  an  ensign  on  a  hill, 
Come  hither,  sinners,  look  your  fill; 
To  look  aside  is  pain  and  loss; 
I  glory  only  in  the  cross. 

6.  Here  doth  theLord  of  life  proclaim 
To  all  the  world  his  saving  name; 
Repenting  souls,  in  him  believe ; 
Ye  wounded,  look  on  him  and  live. 

7.  No  flaming  sword  doth  guard  the 

place,  (grace; 

The  cross  of  Christ  proclaims  free 
All  pilgrims  who  would  heaven  win, 
By  Jesus'  cross  must  enter  in. 

Mrs.  Tayloc 


OF  JESUS  CHRIST. 


35 


106.     t.  96  or  90. 

0  LOVE  divine,  what  hast  thou 

done ; 
The  incarnate  God  hath  died  forme, 
The  Father's  co-eternal  Son 
Bore  all  my  sins  upon  the  tree : 
The  incarnate  God  for  me  hath  died ; 
My  Lord,  my  Love  is  crucified. 

2.  Behold  him,  all  ye  that  pass  by, 
The  bleeding  Prince   of  life   and 

peace ;  (die, 

Come,  See,  ye  worms,  your  Maker 
And  say,  was  ever  grief  like  his  ? 
Come,  feel  with  me  his  blood  ap- 
plied : 
My  Lord,  my  Love  is  crucified : — 

3.  Is  crucified  for  me  and  you, 
To  bring  us  rebels  back  to  God ; 
Believe,  believe  the  record  true, 
Ye  all  are  bought  with  Jesus'  blood ; 
Pardon  for  all  flows  from  his  side: 
My  Lord,  my  Love  is  crucified. 

4.  Then  let  us  sit  beneath  his  cross, 
And     gladly    catch    the     healing 

stream, 
All  things  for  him  account  but  loss, 
And  all  give  up  our  hearts  to  him: 
O  may  we  nothing  know  beside 
The  Lamb  of  God  as  crucified. 

C.  Wesley. 


107. 


t.  11. 


Let  me  dwell  on  Golgotha, 
Weep  and  love  my  life  away ; 
While  I  see  him  on  the  tree 
Weep,  and  bleed,  and  die  for  me. 

2.  That   dear   blood,    for   sinners 
Shows  my  sin  in  all  its  guilt;  (spilt, 
Ah,  my  soul,  he  bore  thy  load  ; 
Thou  hast  slain  the  Lamb  of  God. 

3.  Hark,  his  dying  word :   "  For- 
Father,  let  the  sinner  live :     (give, 


Sinner,  wipe  thy  tears  away, 
I  thy  ransom  freely  pay." 

4.  While  I  hear  this  grace  reveal'd, 
And  obtain  my  pardon  seal'd, 

All  my  soft  affections  move, 
WTaken'd  by  the  force  of  love. 

5.  Farewell,  world,  thy  gold  is  dross, 
Now  I  see  the  blood-stain'd  cross  : 
Jesus  died  to  set  me  free 

From  the  law,  and  sin,  and  thee. 

6.  He  has  dearly  bought  my  soul: 
Lord,  accept  and  claim  the  whole ; 
To  thy  will  I  all  resign, 

Now  no  more  my  own,  but  thine. 
J.  Newton. 


108. 


t.  166. 


WHEN    I    survey   the    wondrous 

cross 
On  which  the  Prince  of  glory  died, 
My  richest  gain  I  count  but  loss, 
And    pour   contempt    on   all    my 

pride:  (boast 

Forbid  it,  Lord,  that  I  should 
In  aught  beside  my  ransom-price : 
All  the  vain  things  which  charm'd 

me  most 
For  Christ  I  freely  sacrifice. 

2.  See  from  his  head,  his  hands, 

his  feet, 
Sorrow  and  love  flow  mingled  down ; 
Did  e'er  such  love  and  sorrow  meet, 
Or  thorns  compose  so  rich  a  crown  ? 
Were  the  whole   realm  of  nature 

mine, 
That  were  a  present  far  too  small; 
Love  so  amazing,  so  divine, 
Demands  my  soul,  my  life,  my  all. 


109. 


t.  184. 


FOR  our  transgressions  thou  wast 

wounded,  (laid; 

Our   sins,  O   Lord,  on  thee  were 


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Thy  sufferings,  0  what  love  un- 
bounded, 

For  guilty  man  the  debt  have  paid : 

With  humble  thanks  we  now  adore 
thee ; 

Thy  cross  our  glory  shall  remain ; 

Yet  oft  asham'd  we  weep  before 
thee, 

That  we  by  sin  the  Lord  have  slain. 


110* 


t.  151. 


THY  blood,  so  dear  and  precious, 

Love  made  thee  shed  for  me ; 
0  may  I  now,  dear  Jesus, 

Love  thee  most  fervently : 
May  the  divine  impression 

Of  thy  atoning  death, 
And  all  thy  bitter  passion,  (breath. 

Ne'er     leave     me     while     I've 

Praetorius. 

111.*      T.  B.  p.  113. 

'TIS  finish'd  now, 
Salvation's  finish'd  now ; 
Redeemed  sinners,  bow, 
Adore,  and  wonder, 
That  earth  and  heaven's  Founder 
Now  sinks  in  death. :  || : 

2.  Look  up  and  see, 

By  faith  look  up  and  see, 
His  heart  was  pierc'd  for  thee ; 
The  Rock  of  ages, 
Whose  stream  thy  thirst  assuages, 
Was  rent  for  thee.  :  || : 

3.  The  precious  flood 
Of  water  and  of  blood, 
Of  sin-atoning  blood, 
Now  freely  floweth 

On  him,  who  Jesua  knoweth 

As  Lord  and  God. :  || : 

4.  We  are  redoem'd, 
Redeem'*!  to  endless  bliss, 
Our  souls  rejoice  at  this; 


With  hearts  enlarged 

We  see  our  debt  discharged, 

Our  ransom  paid. :  ||« 

5.  0  sing  again, 

Sing  still  in  higher  strain 

Unto  the  Lamb  once  slain; 

Bring  for  salvation 

Praise,  thanks,  and  adoration, 

Hallelujah.  :  || : 


112. 


T.  14. 


THERE   is  a  fountain  fill'd  with 
blood, 
Drawn  from  Immanuel's  veins ; 
And  sinners  plung'd  beneath  that 
flood, 
Lose  all  their  guilty  stains. 

2.  The  dying  thief  rejoie'd  to  see 
That  fountain  in  his  day ; 

And  there  have  I,  as  vile  as  he, 
Wasb'd  all  my  sins  away. 

3.  E'er  since   by  faith  I  saw  the 

stream, 
Thy  flowing  wounds  supply, 
Redeeming     love     has     been    my 
And  shall  be  till  I  die.     (theme, 

4.  Then  in  a  nobler,  sweeter  song 
I'll  sing  thy  power  to  save, 

When  this  poor  lisping,  stammer- 
ing tongue 
Lies  silent  in  the  grave. 

5.  Lord,  I  believe  thou  hast  pre- 
Unworthy  tho'  I  be,  (par'd, 

For  me  a  blood-bought,   free  re- 
A  golden  harp  for  me.        (ward, 

6.  'Tis  strung,  and  tuned  for  end- 

less  years, 
And  form'd  by  power  divine, 

To  sound  in  God  the  Father's  cars 
No  other  name  but  thine. 

Cowper. 


OF  JESUS  CHRIST. 


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113.     t.  581,  or  83. 
GO  to  dark  Gethsemane, 
Ye  that  feel  the  tempter's  power, 
Your  Redeemer's  conflict  see, 
Watch  with  him  one  bitter  hour; 
Turn  not  from  his  griefs  away, 
Learn  of  Jesus  Christ  to  pray. 

2.  Follow  to  the  judgment-hall, 
View  the  Lord  of  life  arraign'd ; 
O  the  wormwood  and  the  gall ! 
O  the  pangs  his  soul  sustain'd ! 
Shun  not  suffering,  shame  or  loss ; 
Learn  of  him  to  bear  the  cross. 

3.  Calvary's    mournful    mountain 
There,  adoring  at  his  feet,  (climb ; 
Mark  that  miracle  of  time, 
God's  own  sacrifice  complete : 

"  It  is  finish'd  !"  hear  him  cry ; 
Learn  of  Jesus  Christ  to  die. 

4.  Early  hasten  to  the  tomb, 
Where    they   laid    his    breathless 
All  is  solitude  and  gloom,      (clay  ; 
Who  hath  taken  him  away  ? 
Christ  is  ris'n — He  meets  our  eyes ; 
Saviour,  teach  us  so  to  rise. 

J.  Montgomery. 

114.*         t.  185. 

UNTO   Jesus'  cross   I'm   now  re- 
tiring, 
There  my  Saviour's  pierced  feet, 
(Dying  love   a   grateful  sense  in- 
spiring,) 
Bath'd  in  tears  I  humbly  greet : 
Might  I  never  lose  this  blest  sensa- 
tion, 
But  in  spirit  fix  my  happy  station 
On  those  heights  so  dear  to  me, 
Golgotha,  Gethsemane. 

2.   Might  thy  dying  love,  dear  suf- 
fering Saviour, 
Which  subdued  my  stubborn  heart, 


Me  constrain,  and  rule  my  whole 

behaviour, 
Till  I  from  this  world  depart  : 
Thus  my  mortal  body  I  shall  nour- 
ish, (cherish, 
And  as  thine  with  holy  reverence 
•Earnestly  intent  to  bear 
More  of  thy  blest  image  here. 

3.  With  a  mind  from  earthly  cares 

divested, 
Let  me  dwell  by  day  and  night, 
Where   the   body  of    my  Saviour 

rested : 
Here  I  find  supreme  delight: 
Here  'tis   good   for  me  with  par- 
don'd  Mary 
At  his  sepulchre  in  faith  to  tarry ; 
Thus  in  blessed  fellowship 
With  my  Lord  I  wake  and  sleep. 
C.  R.  v.  z. 

115  *         t.  208, 

HAPPY  meditation 

On  my  Saviour's  passion, 

On  his  death  and  grave ; 
0  the  feeling  blessed 
Cannot  be  expressed 

Which  at  times  I  have, 
When  I  Christ  in  spirit  view, 
In  his  suffering  scenes  revising 
My  Lord  agonizing. 

2.  All  the  pains  and  sorrows 
He  endured  for  us ; 

All  the  tears  he  shed, 
When  he  in  the  garden, 
Bearing  our  sins'  burden, 

In  soul's  anguish  pray'd; 
Yea,  each  scene  of  suffering  love 
Raises  in  me  an  emotion 
Of  intense  devotion. 

3.  Lamb  of  God,  thus  dearest 
Thou  to  me  appearest; 


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SUFFERINGS  AND  DEATH 


0  might  I  each  breath 
Spend,  while  here  I'm  living, 
In  praise  and  thanksgiving 

For  thy  wounds  and  death ; 
Till  I,  for  thy  dying  love, 
Shall  with  all  the  saints  in  glory  - 
Praise,  thank  and  adore  thee. 

C.  R.  v.  Z. 

116.     t.  581,  or  83. 
MET  around  the  sacred  tomb, 
Friends  of  Jesus,  why  those  tears  ? 
Midst  this  sad  sepulchral  gloom 
Shall  your  faith  give  way  to  fears  ? 
He  will  soon,  ev'n  as  he  said, 
Rise  triumphant  from  the  dead- 

2.  Hidden  from  all  ages  past 
"Was  the  cross's  mystery, 
Doubts  awhile  a  veil  had  cast 
O'er  that  first  dear  family  ; 
Till  they  saw  him  and  believ'd, 
And  as  Lord  and  God  receiv'd. 

3.  Now  with  tears  of  love  and  joy 
We  remember  all  his  pain, 
Sighs  and  groans,  and  dying  cry ; 
For  the  Lamb  for  us  was  slain, 
And  from  death  our  souls  to  save, 
Once  for  us  lay  in  the  grave. 

4.  Hither,  sinners,  all  repair, 
And  with  Jesus  Christ  be  dead  ; 
All  are  safe  from  Satan's  snare, 
Who  to  Jesus'  tomb  have  fled ; 
Here  the  weary  and  oppress'd 
Find  a  never  ending  rest. 

6.  Wounded  Saviour,  full  of  grace 
Ha^t  thou  suffer'd  thus  for  me? 
Ah,  I  hide  my  blushing  face ; 
How  have  I  requited  thee? 
Should  not  I  with  ardor  burn 
Some  love's  token  to  return  ? 

6.  But  alas,  the  spark  how  small ; 
Scarcely  seen  at  all  to  glow, 
Lurd,  thou  know'st  how  short  I  fall, 


And  my  growth  in  grace  how  slow ; 
Yet,  when  to  thy  cross  I  fly, 
Soon  all  strange  affections  die. 

7.  In  thy  death  is  all  my  trust, 
I  have  thee  my  refuge  made ; 
And  when  once,  consign'd  to  dust, 
In  the  tomb  my  body's  laid, 
Then  with  saved  souls  above 

I  will  praise  thy  dying  love. 

8.  But  while  here  I'm  left  behind, 
Burden'd  with  infirmity, 

May  I  help  and  comfort  find, 
Visiting  Gethsemane, 
Calvary,  and  Joseph's  tomb, 
Till  my  Sabbath's  also  come. 

C.  I.  Latrobe. 


117. 


t.  114. 


NOW   haste,    my   soul,   with   awe 

and  deep  devotion 
To  Joseph's  tomb,  thy  Saviour  to 

behold,  (and  cold : 

Laid  in  the  dust,  his  body  pale 
Ah,  in  thy  stead  he  drank  death's 

bitter  potion  :  (and  slain, 

He  as  a  lamb  was  wounded,  bruis'd 
For  thee  eternal  happiness  to  gain. 

2.  For  worthless   me,   (0  godlike 

condescension!)  (sphere, 

The  Maker  of  creation's  boundless 
Whom  all  celestial  hosts  as  Lord 

revere,  (comprehension, 

Whose  power  divine  is  past  their 
Became  a  man,  my  guilty  soul  to 

save,  (grave. 

And  rests  from  labour  in  the  silent 

3.  Here  is  the  place  where  weary 

souls  may  tarry ; 
Tho'  near  the  dead,  death  can  no 

power  assume^ 
For  life,  eternal  life,  rests  in  tlrii 

tomb ; 


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Come,  then,  my  pardon' d  soul,  with 

humble  Mary  (sleep; 

Behold  thy  wearied  Master  sweetly 

Admire  his  matchless  loye,  adore, 

and  weep. 

4.  Here  will   I   stay,  engaged   in 

contemplation  (death : 

On  my  Redeemer's  agony  and 
This  shall  increase  and  fix  my  wa- 
vering faith  (tion : 
In  him,  the  finisher  of  my  salva- 
Yea,  in  my  soul  and  body  mortify 
The  sins  which  did  my  Jesus  cru- 
cify. 

5.  Thou  Lord  of  life,  fix  thou  my 

soul  and  senses  (heart : 

On  thee,  the  dearest  object  of  my 
That,  when  from  this  vain  world  I 

shall  depart,         (commences, 
And  when  the  awful  scene  of  death 
I  may  resign  my  spirit  unto  thee, 
And  in  thy  presence  live  eternally. 

6.  Meanwhile  I'll  love  and  thank, 

without  cessation, 
Thee,  my  Redeemer,  who  my  soul 

hast  bought,  (mercy  sought; 
And  me,  a  wandering  sheep,  in 
Accept  my  tears,  my  prayer,  and 

adoration :  (sign ; 

To  thee  my  life,  my  all  I  now  re- 
in life  and  death,  0  keep  me  ever 

thine.  J.  Swertner. 

118.  1.  208. 

NOW  will  I,  like  Mary, 
My  best  spices  carry 

To  my  Saviour's  tomb : 
I'll  behold  his  body 
Mangled,  pale  and  bloody; 

Now  my  sabbath's  come: 
But  alas, — what  spices  has 
Mypoor  heart,save  tears  and  crying, 

Heart-felt  throbs  and  sighing. 


2.  Lamb  of  God,  my  Saviour, 
Thou  shalt  be  for  ever 

My  most  favourite  theme : 
And  for  thy  atonement 
Might  I  every  moment 

Praise  thy  saving  name  : 
Constantly — thy  passion  be, 
Till  my  final  consummation, 

My  heart's  meditation. 

Cennick  &  Swertner. 


119. 


t.  119. 


LAMB,  once  slain,  :  || : 
My  Redeemer,  while  I  view 
Thee  by  faith,  I'm  lost  in  wonder; 
Grateful  tears  my  cheeks  bedew: 
Blessed  Saviour,  when  I  ponder 
On  the  cause  of  all  thy  grief  and 
Melts  my  heart.  :  || :     (smart, 

2.      Holy  Lord,  :  || : 

By  thy  body  given  to  death, 
Mortify  my  sinful  nature 

Till  I  yield  my  dying  breath : 
Ah,  protect  thy  feeble  creature ; 
Grant   that   I,   by  nothing  drawn 
Thine  abide.  :  || :  (aside, 

Swertner. 

120.     t,b.p.114. 

BELOVED,  white  and  ruddy, 

Of  thousands  none  so  fair; 
I  with  thy  wounded  body 

No  beauty  can  compare ; 
Here  to  thy  care  consigned, 
Within  thy  tomb  enshrined, 

Might  but  my  body  lie ; 

To  thee  my  soul  would  fly. 

2.  But  while  on  earth  I  tarry, 
Wrapt  in  this  mortal  vest, 

Make  it  thy  sanctuary, 

Thy  form  be  there  imprest, 

Admit  no  strange  affections, 

But,  midst  all  imperfections, 


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SUFFERINGS  AND  DEATH  OF  CHRIST. 


May  in  my  looks  be  seen 
That  I  with  God  have  been. 

8.  In  this  sepulchral  Eden 

The  tree  of  life  I've  found, 
Here  is  my  treasure  hidden, 

I  tread  on  hallow'd  ground ; 
Ye  sick,  ye  faint  and  weary, 
Howe'er  your  ailments  vary, 

Creep  hither,  and  make  sure 

Of  a  most  perfect  cure. 

4.  Here  lies  in  death's  embraces, 
My  bridegroom,  Lord,  and  God : 

With  awe  my  soul  retraces, 
The  dark  and  dolorous  road, 

That  leads  to  this  last  station ; 

Here  in  sweet  meditation 
I'll  dwell  by  day  and  night, 
Till  faith  is  chang'd  to  sight. 

121.  T.  45. 

WEEP,  Zion,  weep,  —  in   death's 

deep  sleep 

Your  King  his  head  has  bowed ; 

Closed  are  those  lips,  whence  late 

Truth  and  mercy  flowed. 

2.  In  strains  of  woe — our  songs  shall 
flow, 

What  love  is  here  displayed ; 
See  God's  dear  and  only  Son 

To  a  tomb  conveyed. 

Z.  Yet,  0  rejoice — with  heart  and 
voice, 

Soon  will  he  rise  most  glorious ; 
And  at  the  right  hand  of  God 

Seat  himself  victorious. 


122. 


t.  1G7. 


LORD  of  life!  now  sweetly  slumber, 
With  the  dead  awhile  a  guest; 

After  torments  without  number, 
Glorious  ifl  thy  hard-carn'd  rest: 

Lo  I  the  dreadful  conflict's  ended  ; 


By  thy  sufferings  thou  hast  won ; 

Now  o'er  all  thy  power's  extended, 

Ev'n  my  heart  0  claim  thy  own 

2.  0  what  love  is  here  displayed! 
See  the  Father's  only  Son 

To  the  silent  tomb  conveyed ; 

Ah  my  soul  what  hast  thou  done ! 
Yet,  while  I,  my  sins  bewailing, 

Own  that  they  his  blood  have  spilt, 
May  that  blood,  for  me  prevailing, 

Wash  away  my  sin  and  guilt. 

3.  Here  my  Sabbath  is  completed, 
Here  my  soul  enjoys  sweet  peace ; 

At  the  feet  of  Jesus  seated, 
Here  I  taste  true  happiness; 

I  adore  my  paschal  offering, 
I  adore  God's  counsel  deep, 

I  adore  my  Jesus  suffering, 
And,  while  I  adore  him,  weep. 


123/* 


t.  185. 


WHEN  I  visit  Jesus'  grave  in  spirit, 
It  is  never  done  in  vain;    (merit 

Since  'tis  only  from  his  death  and 
I  can  life  and  strength  obtain  ; 

Jesus'  cross,  his  last  hours  in  his 
passion,  (piration, 

Jesus'  stripes,  his  wounds,  and  ex* 
Jesus'  body  and  his  blood, 
Shall  remain  my  highest  good. 

Chr.  R.  v.  Zinzendorfc 


124. 


t.  205. 


RESTING  in  the  silent  grave, 
Spent  with  torments,  pangs,  and 
cries, 
See  the  Lord  God,  strong  to  save  ; 
Him  whose  thunders  shake  the 
^kies : 
'Twas  for  me  he  groan'd,  he  bled, 
And  was  nuniber'd  with  the  dead; 
Sacred  body,  with  amaze 
Thankfully  on  thee  J  gaze. 

(\1   La?  robe. 


RESURRECTION  OF  CHRIST. 


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125.  t.  11. 

GO,  my  soul,  go  every  day 

To  the  tomb  where  Jesus  lay ; 

Be  with  him  my  members  dead, 

Be  his  sepulchre  my  bed. 

2.  Boldest  foes  dare  never  come 

Near  my  Saviour's  sacred  tomb ; 

Evil  never  can  molest 

Those  who  near  his  body  rest. 

Worthington. 


126/ 


t.  519. 


MOST  holy  Lord  and  God, 
Holy,  almighty  God, 


Holy  and  most  merciful  Saviour, 

Thou  eternal  God ; 
Grant  that  we  may  never 
Lose  the  comforts  from  thy  death : 

Have  mercy,  0  Lord. 

2.  Most  holy  Lord  and  God, 

Holy,  almighty  God, 

Holy  and  most  merciful  Saviour, 

Thou  eternal  God; 
Bless  thy  congregation         (blood: 
Through  thy  sufferings,  death,  and 

Have  mercy,  0  Lord. 


■  ■«♦♦»»■ 


VI.  RESURRECTION  OF  CHRIST  FROM  THE  GRAVE. 


127. 


T.  132. 


CHRIST  Jesus,  once  to  death 
abas'd 

To  cancel  our  transgression, 

Has  gain'd  for  us,  by  being  rais'd, 

Eternal  life's  possession ; 

'Tis  this  should  prompt  us  to  re- 
joice, (and  voice, 

And   praise    the   Lord  with  heart 

In  singing  Hallelujah. 

2.  How  great   and  wondrous  was 

the  strife, 
Life  was  by  death  assailed ; 
But  Jesus  Christ,  the  Prince  of  life, 
O'er  sin  and  death  prevailed  ; 
He  triumph'd  over  them  in  death, 
And  we  are  conquerors  too  by  faith 
In  him  our  risen  Saviour. 

3.  This  is  the  day  the  Lord  hath 
What  lively  hope  it  raises  !  (made  ; 
Let  heaven  rejoice,  let  earth  be 
And  join  to  sing  his  praises  :  (glad, 
For  Christ,  our  everlasting  light, 


Dispels  the  clouds  of  sin'sdark  night 
And  all  the  powers  of  darkness. 

Luther, 

128.*  t.  590. 
SING  Hallelujah,  Christ  doth  live, 
And  peace  on  earth  restore ;  (give, 
Come,  ransom'd  souls,  and  glory 
Sing,  worship,  and  adore  : 
With  grateful  hearts  to  him  we  pay 
Our  thanks  in  humble  wise: 
Who  aught  unto  our  charge  can 
'Tis  God  that  justifies.  (lay? 

12.  Who  can  condemn,  since  Christ 
And  ever  lives  to  God;  (was  dead, 
Now  our  whole  debt  is  fully  paid, 
He  saves  us  by  his  blood  :  (heaven 
The  ransom'd  hosts  in  earth  and 
Thro'  countless  choirs  proclaim : 
"He  hath  redeem'd  us;  praise  bo 
To  God  and  to  the  Lamb."       (giv'n 

3.   God  rais'd  him  up,  when  he  for 
Had  freely  tasted  death,  (all 


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And  thus   redeem'd   us   from  the 
On  this  we  ground  our  faith  :  (fall ; 
For  God,  well-pleas'd,  that  sacrifice 
Declar'd,  in  sovereign  grace, 
An  all-sufficient  ransom-price 
For  Adam's  fallen  race. 

4.  The  God  of  peace  to  guilty  man 
Doth  pardoning  grace  afford,  (again 
Since  from  the  dead  he  brought 
Our  Shepherd,  Head,  and  Lord ; 
That  Shepherd  who  did  freely  bleed 
Lost  sinners  to  restore  ; 

Who  died,  but  now  is  ris'n  indeed, 
And  lives  for  evermore. 

5.  The  God  of  mercies  let  us  praise, 
Who  saveth  fallen  men, 

That  by  his  power,  which  Christ  did 

He  us  begets  again  (raise, 

Unto  a  lively  confidence, 

That  we  for  Jesus'  sake 

Shall  of  that  blest  inheritance, 

Reserv'd  for  us,  partake. 

6.  His  resurrection's  power  divine, 
By  grace  on  us  bestow'd, 
Renews  us,  that  we,  dead  to  sin, 
May  live  alone  to  God: 

Thus  we,  supported  by  his  might, 
From  strength  to  strength  proceed ; 
And,  walking  in  his  truth  and  light, 
Praise  him  in  word  and  deed. 

7.  In  all  we  do,  constrain'd  by  love, 
We'll  joy  to  him  afford, 

And  to  God's  will  obedient  prove 
Thro'  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord  : 
Sing  Hallelujah  and  adore 
On  earth  the  Lamb  once  slain, 
Till  we  in  heaven  shall  evermore 
Exalt  his  name,  Amen.  Gr. 


129. 


t.  590. 


BELIEVING  souls,  rejoice  and  sing, 
Your  risen  Saviour  see, 


And  say,  "0  death,  where  is  thy 
0  grave,  thy  victory?"     (sting? 

He  died  your  guilty  souls  to  save ; 
And,  dying,  conquer'd  death  ; 

Was  buried  in  the  gloomy  grave, 
But  re-assum'd  his  breath. 

2.  Rejoice,your  conquering  Saviour 
He  lives  to  die  no  more  ;    (lives, 

And  life  eternal  freely  gives, 
Since  he  our  sorrows  bore, 

To  all  who  their  lost  state  bewail ; 
For  Jesus'  precious  blood 

Doth  for  each  contrite  soul  prevail 
Before  the  throne  of  God. 

3.  Sing  praises  to  our  risen  Lord ; 
Life,  immortality, 

And  lasting  bliss  are  now  restor'd 
For  all ;  for  you  and  me  : 

Believe  the  wondrous  deed,  my  soul, 
Adore  his  saving  name  ; 

Rejoice,  ye  saints,  from  pole  to  pole 
His  love  and  power  proclaim. 

4.  The  Prince  of  glory  bow'd  his 
Expiring  on  the  cross  ;       (head, 

But  now  the  Lord  is  ris'n  indeed, 
Is  ris'n  and  lives  for  us  ; 

Rejoice,  and  in  the  dust  adore 
The  Lamb  for  sinners  slain ; 

He  liveth  now  and  evermore, 
For  evermore  to  reign. 

Swertner 

130.  t.  22. 

REJOICE,  0  church,  the  Saviour's 

bride, 
All  grief  and  mourning  lay  aside ; 
With  cheerful   hearts   and  voices 
The  resurrection  of  our  King,  (sing 

2.  He,  having  triumph'd  over  death, 
Now  re-assumes  his  vital  breath : 
The  angels  wait  with  watchful  eyes, 
And  joy  to  see  their  God  arise. 


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3.  Our  gracious  Saviour,  Head,  and 

Lord,  (word ; 

Hath  well  perform'd  his  promis'd 
And   now  would  have  his  church 

rejoice ; 
He  loves  to  hear  her  cheerful  voice. 

4.  Then  let  us  join  the  heavenly- 

throng 
In  singing  that  eternal  song : 
*4  Salvation  to  our  God  and  King, 
Whose  death  did  our  redemption 

bring." 
6    Blessing  and  praise  we  give  to 

thee,  (free ; 

That  thou  from  death  hast  set  us 
Thy  resurrection  from  the  grave 
Shows  plainly,  thou  hast  power  to 

save. 

6.  Thy  blood  shall  wash  our  gar- 

ments white,  (light, 

Then  we  with  all  the  saints  in 
Shall  joyful   meet  our  Lord  and 

Head;  (shed. 

We   know  for  us   thy  blood  was 

7.  Astonish'd,  at  thy  footstool  now, 
With  humble  gratitude  we  bow: 
Thought  cannot  reach,  nor  tongue 

reveal,  (feel. 

What  in  our  thankful  hearts  we 

W.  Home. 

131.  T.  595. 

CHRISTIANS,  dismiss  your  fear; 

Let  hope  and  joy  succeed; 
The  joyful  news  with  gladness  hear, 

"The  Lord  is  ris'n  indeed :" 
The  promise  is  fulfilFd 

In  Christ  our  only  Head ; 
Justice  with  mercy 'sreconcil'd  ; 

He  lives  who  once  was  dead. 

2.  The  Lord  is  ris'n  again, 

Who  on  the  cross  did  bleed ; 
He  lives  to  die  no  more,  Amen ; 


The  Lord  is  ris'n  indeed : 
He  truly  tasted  death 

For  wretched  fallen  man ; 
In  bitter  pangs  resign'd  his  breath ; 

But  now  is  ris'n  again. 

3.  He  hath  himself  the  keys 

Of  death,  the  grave,  and  hell; 
His  is  the  victory  and  praise, 

And  he  rules  all  things  well: 
Death  now  no  more  I  dread, 

But  cheerful  close  mine  eyes ; 
Death  is  a  sleep,  the  grave  a  bed ; 

With  Jesus  I  shall  rise. 

Cennick. 

132.  t.  11. 

GLORY  unto  Jesus  be, 
From  the  curse  he  set  us  free ; 
All  our  guilt  on  him  was  laid, 
He  the  ransom  fully  paid. 

2.  All  his  glorious  work  is  done ; 
God's  well  pleased  in  his  Son  ; 
For  he  rais'd  him  from  the  dead ; 
Christ  nowreigns  the  church'sHead. 

3.  His  redeem'd  his  praise  show 

forth, 
Saints  above  and  saints  on  earth ; 
Angels  sing  around  the  throne, 
u  Thou  art  worthy,  thou  alone." 

4.  Ye  who  love  him,  cease  to  mourn, 
He  will  certainly  return  ; 

All  his  saints  with  him  shall  reign ; 
Come,  Lord  Jesus,  come.     Amen. 

Watts. 

133.  t.  79. 

JESUS  who  died  the  world  to  save, 
Revives,  and  rises  from  the  grave, 

By  his  almighty  power; 
From  sin  and  death  he  sets  us  free, 
He  captive  leads  captivity, 
He  lives  again,  to  die  no  more. 


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RESURRECTION  OF  CHRIST. 


2.  Children  of  God,  look  up  and  see 
Your  Saviour,  cloth'd  with  majesty, 

Triumphant  o'er  the  tomb: 
Cease,  cease  to  grieve,  cast  off  your 

fears, 
In  heaven  your  mansions  he  pre- 
pares, 
And  soon  will  come  to  take  you 
home. 

3.  His  church  is  still  his  joy  and 

crown, 
He  looks  with  love  and  pity  down 

On  her  he  did  redeem : 
The  members  of  that  church  he 

knows, 
He  shares  their  joys  and  feels  their 

woes, 
And  they  shall  ever  reign  with  him. 
Hammond. 

134.  t.  14. 

ON  this  glad  day  a  brighter  scene 

Of  glory  was  display'd 
By  God    the   eternal  Word,   than 
when 

This  universe  was  made. 

2.     He    rises,    who   mankind   has 

bought 
With  grief  and  pain  extreme : 
'Twas  great  to  speak  the  world  from 

nought; 
'Twas  greater  to  redeem.  \v. 


135. 


t.  132. 


CHRIST,  beingrisen  from  the  tomb, 
To  Mary  show'd  his  favour, 

And  kindly  called  her  byname: 
She,  when  she  saw  her  Saviour, 

Directly  tarn'd  about  in  haste, 

His  feet  with  heartfelt  joyembrac'd, 
And  hail'd  her  risen  Master. 

2.   His  holy  name  for  ever  be 
Adored,  blcss'd,  and  pruised, 


That  he  hath  such  invariably 
To  taste  his  friendship  raised, 

As  Mary  Magdalen  and  me, 

WTho  nought  can  boast,  but  know 
that  he 

Hath  pardon'd  our  transgressions. 

3.  How  happy  feels  a  contrite  heart 
Enjoying  Christ's  salvation : 

Those  who  have  chosen  Mary's  part 

And  favourite  occupation, 
Find  in  our  Saviour,  day  and  night, 
A  source  of  comfort  and  delight: 
'Tis  this  makes  life  important. 

4.  He  pardon'd  me,  like  Magdalen ; 
I  love  him,  my  Preserver; 

I  love  him,  but  (it  gives  me  pain) 

I  love  not  with  such  fervour: 
When  Jesus  I  shall  once  behold, 
I  then  shall  feel  as  she  of  old, 
When  he  to  her  appeared. 

Z.  and  others. 


136* 


t.  185. 


HAIL,  all  hail,  victorious  Lord  and 

Saviour, 
Thou  hast  burst  the  bonds  of  death ; 
Grant  us,  as  to  Mary,  that  great 

favour 
To  embrace  thy  feet  in  faith : 
Thou  hast  in  our  stead  the  curse 

endured, 
And  for  us  eternal  life  procured ; 
Joyful,  we  with  one  accord 
Hail  thee  as  our  risen  Lord. 

2.  0  thou  matchless  source  of  con- 
solation, 
Scarce  thy  resting  moments  end, 
When  a  heart-enlivening  salutation 
To  thy  children  thou  dost  send  : 
We  would  share  thy  dear  disciples' 

feeling, 
As  before  their  risen  master  kneel- 
ing: 


ASCENSION  OF  CHRIST. 


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Thus  shall  we  with  all  our  heart 
Witness  what  a  friend  thou  art. 

Louisa  v.  Hayn. 

137.  t.  205. 

JESUS,  who  is  always  near 
To  assuage  his  children's  grief, 

Unto  Thomas  did  appear, 
To  remove  his  unbelief; 

"Come,"  he  said,  "uiy  nail-prints 
view, 

And  my  side  the  spear  pierc'd  thro'; " 


Humbled  the  disciple  stood, 
Andexclaim'd,  t4MyLord,  my  God." 

2.  I  would  go  from  pole  to  pole 

To  behold  my  risen  Lord ; 
But  content  thyself,  my  soul, 

Listen  to  thy  Saviour's  word; 
"  They  who  me  by  faith  receive, 
Without  seeing  who  believe, 
Trust  my  word  and  thereon  rest, 
They  abundantly  are  blest." 


■■«■♦♦»» 


VII.  THE  ASCENSION  OF  CHRIST. 


138.  T.  14. 

THE  Lord  ascendeth  up  on  high, 
Deck'd  with  resplendent  wounds; 

While  shouts  of  victory  rend  the  sky, 
And  heaven  with  joy  resounds. 

2  Eternal  gates  their  leaves  unfold, 
Receive  the  conquering  King, 

The  angels  strike  their  harps  of  gold, 
And  saints  triumphant  sing. 

3.  Sinners,  rejoice;  he  died  for  you, 
For  you  prepares  a  place ; 

His  Spirit  sends,  you  to  endow 
With  every  gift  and  grace. 

4.  His  blood,  which  did  for  you  atone, 
For  your  salvation  pleads  ; 

And,  seated  on  his  Father's  throne, 
He  reigns  and  intercedes. 

J.  Hart 

139  *  t.  83. 

SURELY  God  is  present  here ; 
Since  the  Lord  with  grace  and  fa- 
vour 
To  my  spirit  doth  appear, 
As  my  Jesus,  as  my  Saviour  ; 


For  the  holy  Trinity 
Is  to  us  in  Jesus  nigh. 

2.  0  might  all  my  wishes  tend 
Unto  Christ  without  cessation, 
He's  my  best  and  nearest  friend, 
Full  of  grace,  truth,  and  salvation; 
I,  when  he  is  present,  feel 
Happiness  no  tongue  can  tell. 

3.  Holy  awe  pervades  my  heart, 
WThen  I  see  my  great  Creator 
Of  man's  nature  taking  part, 
That  he,  as  my  Mediator, 
Might  lay  down  his  life  for  me, 
And  from  death  might  set  me  free. 

4.  In  the  grave  for  me  he  lay, 
Then  arose  with  power  and  glorious, 
Grace  triumphant  to  display, 
Proving  over  death  victorious; 
And  for  forty  days  was  seen 

By  his  followers,  God  with  men. 

5.  When  the  Lord's  disciples  saw 
Jesus,  gloriously  arrayed, 

From  their  longing  sight  withdraw, 
In  a  cloud  to  heaven  conveyed ; 


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ASCENSION 


Sure,  alternate  grief  and  joy  (ploy. 
Did  their  hearts  and  thoughts  em- 

6.  He  ascended  up  on  high, 
Glorious  and  with  honour  crowned ; 
Cloth'd  with  power  and  majesty, 
And  at  God's  right-hand  enthroned, 
He  doth  still  as  man  appear, 
Pleading  for  us  sinners  there. 

7.  God  be  prais'd,  they  who  are  his, 
In  this  present  dispensation 
Nought  essential  ever  miss, 
Since  they  share  in  his  salvation ; 
Tho'  unseen,  he's  nigh  to  all 
Who  in  truth  upon  him  call. 

8.  0  when  will  the  time  draw  near, 
That  he,  who  to  heaven  ascended, 
Shall  in  majesty  appear, 

By  the  heavenly  hosts  attended? 
But  we're  silent : — to  believe 
Is  our  lot,  while  here  we  live. 

Gr. 


140. 


T.  22. 


JESUS,  my  all,  to  heaven  is  gone; 
He  whom  I  fix  my  hopes  upon: 
His  track  I  see,  and  I'll  pursue 
The  narrow  way,  till  him  I  view. 

2.  The    way   the    holy    prophets 

went,  (ment, 

The  way  that  leads  from  banish- 
The  King's  highway  of  holiness, 
I'll  go,  for  all  his  paths  are  peace. 

3.  This   is   the    way   I   long   had 

sought,  (not ; 

And  mourn'd  because  I  found  it 
My  grief  a  burden  long  had  been, 
Oppress'd  with  unbelief  and  sin. 

4.  The  more  I  strove  against  their 

power,  (more ; 

I    sinn'd    and    stumbled    but   the 
Till  late,  I  heard  my  Saviour  say, 
"Come  hither,  soul,  I  am  the  way." 


5.  Lo!  glad  I  come,  and  thou,  blest 

Lamb, 
Shalt  take  me  to  thee  as  I  am ; 
Nothing  but  sin  I  thee  can  give; 
Nothing  but  love  I  shall  receive. 

6.  Then  will  I  tell  to  sinners  round, 
What  a  dear  Saviour  I  have  found; 
I'll  point  to  thy  redeeming  blood, 
And  say,  '  Behold  the  way  to  God.' 

Cennick, 


141. 


t.  22. 


THE  Lord,  who  once  on  Calvary 
bled,  (dead, 

And    rose    triumphant    from    the 
Pursues   in   heaven   this   plan   of 
*     grace, 
The  friend  of  man's  apostate  race. 

2.  There,    as    our    advocate,    he 

reigns,  (pains ; 

Touch'd  with  the  feeling   of   our 
And  still  remembers  in  the  skies 
His  tears,  his  groans,  and  agonies. 

3.  In   every  pang  that  rends  the 

heart, 
The  man  of  sorrows  bears  a  part; 
In  all  our  grief,  our  grief  he  shares, 
And  rescues  us  from  Satan's  snares. 

4.  0  let  us  then  before  his  throne, 
With  boldness   make    our  sorrows 

known;  (freed, 

And    seek,  from  fears   distrustful 

His  grace  to  help  in  time  of  need. 

Logan. 


142.* 


t.  146. 


GO  up  with  shouts  of  praise, 
Go  up,  High-priest,  to  heaven, 
Thou  who  the  ransom'd  race 
Hast  on  thy  heart  engraven: 
Though  seated  on  thy  throne, 
Thou  deign'st  to  hear  our  prayer; 


OF  CHRIST. 


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Nor  art  asham'd  to  own, 

That  we  thy  brethren  are.  z. 

143.  t.  79. 

WHEN    Christ,    our   Saviour,   did 

ascend, 
The  Father  bid  his  hosts  attend, 
And  worship  his  dear  Son;  (gaz'd, 
With   loud    acclaims    of  joy   they 
And  cheerful  Hallelujahs  rais'd, 
Adoring  humbly  at  his  throne. 

2.  Can  we  thy  triumphs  e'er  forget  ? 
Shall  we  not  worship  at  thy  feet, 
For  all  thy  griefs  and  pain? 

Yes,  we  will  join  the  angelic  throng, 
In  singing  that  eternal  song, 
"Worthy  the  Lamb,    for   he   was 
slain." 

3.  The  assembly,  which  with  thee 

at  rest  (dress'd, 

Appears  in  spotless  garments 
Bows  down  and  numbly  sings ; 
We  too  thy  saving  name  will  bless, 
And  thee  with  heart  and  voice  con- 
fess (kings. 
The  Lord  of  lords  and  King  of 
Cennick. 


144* 


t.  132. 


RAISE  your  devotion,  mortal 
Be  your  exalted  Saviour  (tongues  ; 
The  theme  of  your  triumphant 
Extol  his  name  for  ever:  (songs  ; 
Lo,    angels    strike    their    loudest 

strings, 
For  heaven  and  all  created  things 
Must  sound  ImmanuePs  praises. 

2.  Ye  mourning  souls,  look  upward 
For  Christ  is  now  preparing  (too, 
At  God's  right-hand   a   place   for 

you; 
Shake  off  all  thoughts  despairing : 


Thence   he,  your   gracious    Lord, 

will  come 
To  fetch  your  longing  spirits  home, 
And  crown  your  love  and  labour. 

3.  Since  he  o'er  heaven  bears  sove- 
reign sway, 
By  all  its  powers  attended, 
And  has  more  graces  to  display 
Than  can  be  comprehended ; 
Fear  not,  for  he  his  blessing  pours 
On  such  meek,  humble  breasts  as 

yours, 
The  objects  of  his  favour. 

145.  t.  22. 

TO  thee,  Lord  Christ,  all  praise  be 

giv'n, 
For  thy  ascending  up  to  heaven: 
Support  us  while  on  earth  we  stay, 
And  lead  us  in  the  narrow  way. 

2.  Tho'    seated    on    thy   Father's 

throne,  (own, 

Thou  ne'er  wilt  cease  thy  flock  to 
But  always  in  their  midst  appear, 
When  in  thy  name  assembled  here. 

3.  For   us   to   heaven   thou   didst 

ascend, 
To  plead  our  cause,  and  to  attend 
To  all  our  wants,  yea,  to  prepare 
A  place  for  us,  thy  bliss  to  share. 

4.  At  parting  from  thy  little  fold, 
Thy  second  advent  was  foretold ; 
Therefore  we  wait  with  eagerness, 
Lord  Jesus,  to  behold  thy  face. 

Swertner. 

146.  t.  590. 

WE  sing  thy  praise,  exalted  Lamb, 

Who  sitt'st  upon  the  throne: 

Ten  thousand  blessings  to  thy  name 

Who  worthy  art  alone: 

Thy  sacred,  bruised  body  bore 

Our  sins  upon  the  tree : 


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ASCENSION  OF  CHRIST. 


And  now  thou  livest  evermore ; 
O  may  we  live  to  thee. 

2.  Poor  sinners,  sing  the  Lamb  that 

died; 
(What  theme  can  sound  so  sweet!) 
His  drooping  head,  his  streaming 
His  pierced  hands  and  feet ;  (side, 
With  all  that  scene  of  suffering  love, 
Which  faith  presents  to  view : 
For  now  he  reigns  and  lives  above, 
Yea,  lives  and  reigns  for  you. 

3.  Was  ever  grace,  Lord,  rich  as 

thine, 
Can  aught  so  great  be  nam'd  ? 
What  pow'rful  beams  of  love  divine 
Thy  tender  heart  inflam'd  : 
Ye  angels,  praise  his  glorious  name, 
Who  lov'd  and  conquer'd  thus ; 
And  we  will  likewise  laud  the  Lamb, 
For  he  was  slain  for  us.        j.  Hart. 

147.  t.  595. 

JESUS  who  died,  is  now 
Seated  upon  his  throne : 

TThe  angels,  who  before  him  bow, 
His  just  dominion  own. 

2.  The  unworthiest  of  his  friends 
Upon  his  heart  he  bears ; 

He  ever  to  their  cause  attends, 
For  them  a  place  prepares. 

8.   Blest  Saviour,  condescend 

My  advocate  to  be ; 
I  could  not  have  a  better  friend 

To  plead  with  God  for  me. 

Watts. 

148.  t.  14. 

JESUS,  our  Iligh-priest  and   our 

Bead, 
Who  bear'st  our  flesh  and  blood, 
And  always  interced'sl  for  us 

Before  the  throne  of  God  :  — 


2.  We  know  thou  never  canst  forget 
Us,  thy  weak  members  here  : 
Yea,  when  we  suffer  in  the  least, 
Thou  part  with  us  wilt  bear. 

3.  Thou  with  great  tenderness  art 

touclTd 
At  what  thy  children  feel : 
When  by  temptations  we  are  press'd, 
Thou  know'st  well  what  we  ail. 

4.  Thou  hast  a  tender  sympathy 
WTith  every  grief  and  pain; 

For  when   thou   wast   a   man   on 

earth, 
Thou  didst  the  same  sustain. 

5.  And  tho'  in  heaven  exalted  now, 
Yet  thou  to  us  art  near ; 
Know'st   all   our  weaknesses   and 

wants, 
And  listen'st  to  our  prayer. 

6.  What  shall  we  say  for  this  thy 
But  'fore  thee  prostrate  lie,  (love, 
And  thank  thee  that  thou  wast  a 
To  all  eternity.  (man, 

J.  West. 

149.  t.  14. 

WITH  joy  we  meditate  the  grace 
Of  our  Iligh-priest  above  ; 

His  heart  is  fill'd  with  tenderness, 
His  bowels  yearn  with  love. 

2.  In  all  our  griefs  he  takes  a  share, 
He  knows  our  feeble  frame  ; 

He  knows  what  sore  temptations 
For  he  has  felt  the  same,     (are, 

o.  He,  in  the  days  of  feeble  flesh, 
Pour'd  out  strong  cries  and  tears ; 

And,  in  his  measure,  feels  afresh 
What  every  member  bears. 

4.  He'll  never  quench  the  smoking 
But  raise  it  to  a  flame ;        (flax, 

Tho  bruised  reed  he  never  breaks, 
Nor  scorns  the  meanest  name. 


GOD,  THE  CREATOR  AND  PRESERVER. 


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6.  Then  let  our  humble  faith  ad- 
His  mercy  and  his  power;  (dress 

We  shall  obtain  delivering  grace 
In  the  distressing  hour. 


6.  He  ever  lives  to  inteicede 
Before  his  father's  face;   (plead, 

Give  him,  my  soul,  thy  cause  to 
Nor  doubt  the  Father's  grace. 

Watts. 


4  m  •  •>  » 


VIII.  GOD,  AS  CREATOR  AND  PRESERVER  OF  THE 
WORLD. 


150.*     t.  166,  or  22. 

0  GOD,  thou  bottomless  abyss, 
Thee  mortal  tongue  cannot  define, 
Or  speak  thy  god-like  properties, 
Thy  holy  heights,  thy  depths  divine : 
Thou'rt  an  unfathomable  sea; 
Of  universal  nature  Lord : 
Such  knowledge  is  not  found  in  me, 
Frail  worm,  thy  glories  to  record. 

2.  Thee  would   I  view   and   duly 

praise, 
Did  not  mere  weakness   me  sur- 
round ; 
^Chy  nature's  everlasting  rays 
My  senses  and  my  soul  confound : 
All  sprung  from  thine  omnipotence, 
Which  mind  conceives,  or  eye  hath 

seen ; 
No  single  atom  comes  by  chance: 
Wert  thou  not,  nothing   e'er  had 
been. 

3.  All  things  with  thee  are  possible, 
Thy  will   in  heaven  and   earth  is 

done ;  (veal, 

Thy  wisdom's  depths  who  can  re- 
Or  who  thy  mind  hath  fully  known? 
No  limits  thee  can  circumscribe. 
Thy  kingdom  everywhere  extends; 
None  can  thy  greatness  e'er  de- 
scribe, 
For  thy  dominion  never  ends. 


4.  Thou  stretchest  to  infinity, 
The  highest  heavens  are  thy  seat, 
Thy  glorious  name,  thy  majesty 
No  seraph  can  conceive  or  mete: 
Thou  art  as  Lord  by  all  ador'd, 
For  every  knee  to  thee  must  bend; 
Who    thus   have   knelt  and  grace 

implor'd, 
Have  found  thee  an  almighty  friend. 

5.  Counsel  and  deed  are  one  with 

thee, 
And  justice  in  thy  court  presides; 
Perfection  's  thine  without  degree, 
And  love  thy  character  abides : 
Thy  mercy,  faithfulness,  and  grace 
Each  morning  unto  us  are  new, 
And  every  day  brings  fresh  displays 
Of  thy  protecting  care  to  view. 

6.  Ah,  who  can  render  thee  just 

praise?  (combin'd; 

Who  ?    tho'  his   heart  and  tongue 
No  temple  is  thy  dwelling  place, 
Thy  worship  cannot  be  confin'd : 
By  building  shrines,   where   thou 

shalt  dwell, 
Thy  proper  aim  is  ne'er  attain'd ; 
To  such  thou  dost  thy  love  reveal 
As  humbly  on  thy  word  depend. 

7.  Service,  not  gifts,  thou  dost  de- 

mand 
From  man,  this  shall  his  profit  be; 


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GOD,  THE  CREATOR 


Salvation,  life,  flow  from  thy  hand, 
But  no  increase  accrues  to  thee ; 
Thy  hand  rewards,  tho'  all  is  thine : 
Thy  fire  in  wrath   consumes  thy 
foes,  (shine 

While  in  its  genial  warmth  and 
Thy  friends  with  heavenly  joy  re- 
pose. 
8.  The  seraphim  with  sweetest  tone 
Express  the  glory  of  thy  sway, 
The  elders,  kneeling  at  thy  throne, 
Serve  thee,   and  deepest  homage 

pay: 
Like  them,  before  thy  majesty, 
With  humble  awe  I  sink  asham'd ; 
Thou   art  in  truth,  0  Lord   most 

high, 
All  that  is  great  and  holy  nam'd. 
J.  J.  Breithaupt. 


151. 


t.  14. 


ALMIGHTY  God,  thou  Sovereign 
Lord, 

'Fore  thee  we  prostrate  fall, 
In  heaven  and  on  earth  ador'd, 

As  the  great  cause  of  all. 

2.  Thou  canst  not  by  our  eyes  be 
Thou  art  a  Spirit  pure,       (seen, 

Who  from  eternity  hast  been, 
And  ever  shalt  endure. 

3.  Present  alike  in  every  place, 
Thy  Godhead  we  adore ; 

Beyond  the  bounds   of   time  and 
Thou  dwellest  evermore,    (space 

4.  In  wisdom  infinite  thou  art, 
Thine  eye  doth  all  things  see, 

And  every  thought  of  every  heart 

Is  fully  known  to  thee. 
6.  Whate'er  thou  wilt,  thou,  Lord, 
canst  do 

Here  and  in  heaven  above; 
But  chiefly  we  rejoice  to  know 

Almighty  God  is  love. 


6.  Thou  lov'st  whate'er  thy  hands 

have  made ; 
Thy  goodness  we  rehearse, 
In  shining  characters  display'd 
Throughout  the  universe. 

7.  With  longing  eyes  thy  creature? 
On  thee  for  daily  food  ;        (wait 

Thy  liberal    hand   provides   them 
meat, 
And  fills  their  mouths  with  good. 

8.  Sweet  is  the  memory  of  thy  grace, 
My  God,  my  heavenly  King ; 

Let  age  to  age  thy  righteousness 
In  sounds  harmonious  sing. 

9.  Creatures  with  all  their  endless 

race 
Thy  power  and  praise  proclaim; 
May  we,  who  taste  thy  richer  grace, 
Delight  to  bless  thy  name. 

Watts. 


152* 


T.22. 


MONARCH  of  all,  with  humble 
fear  (raise; 

To  thee  heaven's  hosts  their  voices 

Ev'n  earth  and  dust  thy  bounties 
share : 

Let  earth  and  dust  attempt  thy 
praise. 

2.  Before  thy  face,  0  Lord  most 

high, 
Sinks  all  created  glory  down: 
Yet  be  not  wroth  with  me,  that  I, 
Vile  worm,  draw  near  thy   awful 

throne. 

3.  Of  all  thou  the  beginning  art, 
Of  all  things  thou  alone  the  end: 
On  thee  still  fix  my  wavering  heart, 
To  thee  let  all  my  actions  tend. 

4.  Thou,  Lord,  art  light:  thy  na- 

tive ray 
No  shade,  no  variation  knows : 


AND  PRESERVER. 


51 


To  my  dark  soul  thy  light  display, 
The  brightness  of  thy  face  disclose. 

6.  Thou,  Lord,  art  love :  from  thee 

pure  love 
Flows  forth  in  unexhausted  streams; 
Let  me  its  quickening  virtue  prove, 
0  fill  my  heart  with  sacred  flames. 

6.  Thou,  Lord,  art  good,  and  thou 

alone : 
With  eager  hope,  with  warm  desire, 
Thee  may  I  still  my  portion  own, 
To  thee  in  every  thought  aspire. 

7.  So  shall  my  every  power  to  thee 
In  love  and  pure  devotion  rise ; 
Yea,  body,  soul,  and  spirit  be 

A  holy  living  sacrifice. 

8.  Lord   God   Almighty,   ceaseless 

praise 
In  heaven,  thy  throne,   to  thee  is 

giv'n ; 
Here,  as  in  heaven,  thy  name  we 

bless,  (heaven. 

For  where  thy  presence  shines  is 

Freylinghausen. 

153.  t.  22. 

GIVE  to  our  God  immortal  praise  ; 
Mercy  and  truth  are  all  his  ways: 
Wonders  of  grace  to  God  belong, 
Repeat  his  mercies  in  your  song. 

2.  Give  to  the  Lord   of  lords  re- 

nown, 
The   Kings   of    kings   with   glory 

crown  ; 
His  mercies  ever  shall  endure, 
When  earth-born  powers  are  known 

no  more. 

3.  lie  built  the  earth,  he  spread 

the  sky, 
And  fix'd  the  starry  lights  on  high: 
Wonders  of  grace  to  God  belong, 
Repeat  his  mercies  in  your  song. 


4.  He  fills  the  sun  with  morning 

light, 

He  bids  the  moon  direct  the  night: 
His  mercies  ever  shall  endure, 
When  suns  and  moons  shall  shine 
no  more. 

5.  He  sent  his  Son  with  power  to 

save,  (grave : 

From  guilt,  from  darkness,  and  the 
Wonders  of  grace  to  God  belong, 
Repeat  his  mercies  in  your  song. 

6.  Thro'  this  vain  world  he  guides 

our  feety 
And  leads  us  to  his  heavenly  seat: 
His  mercies  ever  shall  endure, 
When  this  vain  world  shall  be  no 

more.  Watts. 


154. 


t.  166. 


HIGH  in  the  heavens,  eternal  God, 
Thy  goodness  in  full  glory  shines ; 
Thy  truth  shall  break  thro'  every 

cloud 
That  veils  and  darkens  thy  designs: 
For  ever  firm  thy  justice  stands, 
As    mountains    their    foundations 

keep;  (hands: 

Great  are  the  wonders  of  thy 
Thy  judgments  are  a  mighty  deep. 

2.  Thy   providence   is    kind    and 

large,  share ; 

Both  man  and  beast   thy  bounty 
The  whole  creation  is  thy  charge, 
But  man  is  thy  peculiar  care : 
My  God,  how  excellent  thy  grace, 
Whence  all  our  hope  and  comfort 

springs; 
The  sons  of  Adam  in  distress 
Fly  to  the  shadow  of  thy  wings. 

3.  From  the  provisions  of  thy  house 
We  shall  be  fed  with  sweet  repast; 
There  mercy,  like  a  river,  flows, 


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GOD,  THE  CREATOR 


And  we  the  living  water  taste : 
Life,  like  a  fountain  rich  and  free, 
Springs  from  thy  presence,  gracious 

Lord ; 
And  in  thy  light  our  souls  shall  see 
The  glories  promis'd  in  thy  word. 
Watts. 


155.* 


t.  214. 


I  WILL  sing  to  my  Creator, 
Unto  God  I'll  render  praise, 

Who  by  every  thing  in  nature 
Magnifies  his  tender  grace : 

Nought  but  loving  condescension 
Still  inclines  his  faithful  heart 
To  support  and  take  their  part, 

Who  pursue  his  blest  intention ; 
All  things  to  their  period  tend, 
But  his  mercy  has  no  end. 

2.  My  soul's  welfare  he  advances, 
For  my  body  he  doth  care: 

Aid  and  comfort  he  dispenses, 

When  I  call  on  him  by  prayer : 
When     my    natural    strength     is 
shrinking, 
In  the  time  of  utmost  need, 
He,   my  God,  draws  nigh  with 
speed, 
And  recovers  me  from  sinking : 
All  things  &c. 

3.  This  I  know  with  full  conviction, 
As  a  maxim  ever  sure, 

Christian  crosses  and  affliction 

Do  but  for  a  time  endure : 
After  winter's  frost  and  snowing 

Smiling  summer  then  appears; 

After  sadness,  pains,  and  fears, 
Joyful  comforts  will  be  flowing: 

All  things  &c. 

4    Since  nor  end,  nor  bounds,  nor 
measure 
(n  God's  mercies  can  be  found, 


Heart  and  hands  I  lift  with  plea- 
Asa  child  in  duty  bound  ;    (sure, 

Humbly  I  request  the  favour : 
Grant  me  grace  both  day  and 

night 
Thee  to  love  with  all  my  might, 

Till  I  change  this  infant  savour 
For  that  taste  of  bliss  above, 
Perfect  praise  and  endless  love 

P.  Gerhard. 

156.  t.  14.  . 

IN  thee  I  live,  and  move,  and  am ; 

Thou  number'st  all  my  days: 
As  thou  renew'st  my  being,  Lord, 

Let  me  renew  thy  praise. 

2.  From  thee  I  am,  thro'  thee  I  am, 
And  for  thee  I  must  be : 

'Twere  better  for  me  not  to  live, 
Than  not  to  live  to  thee. 

3.  Naked  I  came  into  this  world, 
And  nothing  with  me  brought: 

And  nothing  have  I  here  deserv'd  ; 
Yet  I  have  lacked  nought. 

4.  I  do  not  praise  my  labouring 

hand, 
My  labouring  head,  or  chance  : 
Thy  providence,  most  gracious  God, 
Is  my  inheritance. 

5.  Thy  bounty  gives  me  bread  with 
A  table  free  from  strife :   (peace, 

Thy  blessing  is  the  staff  of  bread, 
Which  is  the  staff  of  life. 

6.  The  daily  favours  of  my  God 
I  cannot  sing  at  large ; 

Yet  humbly  can  I  make  this  boast, 
I  am  the  Almighty's  charge. 

7.  Lord,  in  the  day  thou  art  about 
The  paths  wherein  I  tread; 

And  in  the  night,  when  I  lie  down, 
Thou  art  about  my  bed. 

8.  0  let  my  house  a  temple  be, 
That  I  and  mine  may  sing 


AND  PRESERVER. 


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Hosannas  to  thy  majesty, 

And  praise  our  heavenly  King. 
Erskine. 


157* 


t.  151. 


COMMIT  thou  every  grievance 

Into  his  faithful  hands, 
To  his  sure  care  and  guidance, 

Who    heaven    and    earth    com- 
For  he,  the  clouds'  director,  (mands : 

Whom  winds  and  seas  obey. 
Will  be  thy  kind  protector, 

And  will  prepare  thy  way. 

2.  Rely  on  God  thy  Saviour, 
So  shalt  thou  safe  go  ou ; 

Build  on  his  grace  and  favour, 
So  shall  thy  work  be  done : 

Thou  canst  make  no  advances 
By  self-consuming  care : 

But  he  his  help  dispenses, 
When  call'd  upon  by  prayer. 

3.  Thy  faithfulness  eternal, 
0  Father,  certainly 

What's  good  or  detrimental 
Doth  for  thy  children  see : 

Thee  all  things  serve  in  nature, 
According  to  thy  will ; 

Thou,  as  the  great  Creator, 
Thy  counsel  dost  fulfil. 

4.  My  soul,  then,  with  assurance 
Hope  still,  be  not  dismay'd; 

He  will  from  each  encumbrance 

Again  lift  up  thy  head  : 
Beyond  thy  wish  extended 

His  goodness  will  appear, 
When  he  hath  fully  ended 

What  caus'd  thy  needless  fear. 
P.  Gerhard. 


158.* 


t.  106. 


HE  that  confides  in  his  Creator, 
Depending  on  him  all  his  days, 
Shall  be  preserv'd  in  fire  and  water, 


And    sav'd    in    many    dangerous 

ways :  (stay, 

He  that  makes  God  his  staff  and 

Builds  not  on  sand  that  glides  away. 

2.  What  gain's!  thou  by  thy  anxious 

caring  ? 
What  causes  thee  to  pine  away? 
Thy  rest  and  health  thou  art  im- 
pairing (day  : 
By  sighs  and  groans  from  day  to 
Thou  art  but  adding  grief  to  grief, 
Instead  of  getting  sure  relief. 

3.  0  could  we  be  resign'd  and  quiet, 
And  rest  in  God's  good  providence, 
Who  oft  prescribes  us  wholesome 

diet, 
In  forms  that  please  not  flesh  and 

sense: 
To  him  who  chose  us  for  his  own, 
Our  wants  and  cares  are  f  ullyknown. 

4.  He  knows  the  hours  for  joy  and 

gladness, 
The  proper  time  and  proper  place; 
Are  we  but  faithful  midst  our  sad- 
ness, (praise ; 
Seek  not  our  pleasure,  but  hi3 
He'll  come  before  we  are  aware, 
And  dissipate  our  grief  and  care. 

5.  Do  thou  with  faith  discharge  thy 

station,  (praise ; 

Keep  God's  commands,  live  to  his 
Rely  on  him  for  preservation, 
On  whom  the  whole  creation  stays: 
The  mau  that's  truly  wise  and  just, 
Makes  God,  and  God  alone  his  trust. 

G.  Xeumark. 


159. 


T.14. 


WHEN  all  thy  mercies,  0  my  God, 

My  rising  soul  surveys, 
Transported  with  the  view.  I'm  lost 

In  wonder,  love,  and  praise. 


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GOD,   THE  CREATOR 


2.  0  how  shall  words  with  equal 
warmth 

The  gratitude  declare,  (heart, 
That    glows    within    my   ravish'd 

But  thou  canst  read  it  there. 

8.  Thy  providence  my  life  sustain'd, 
And  all  my  wants  redress'd, 

When  in  the  silent  womb  I  lay, 
And  huog  upon  the  breast. 

£.  To  all  my  weak  complaints  and 
cries 

Thy  mercy  lent  an  ear,  (learnt 
Ere  yet  my  feeble  thoughts  had 

To  form  themselves  in  prayer. 

6.  Unnumber'd  comforts  to  my  soul 
Thy  tender  care  bestow'd, 

Before  my  infant-heart  conceiv'd 
From  whom  those  comforts  flow'd. 

6.  When  in  the  slippery  paths  of 
With  heedless  steps  I  ran,  (youth 

Thine    arm,  unseen,  convey'd  me 
And  led  me  up  to  man.       (safe, 

7.  Through  hidden  dangers,  toils, 

and  deaths, 
It  gently  clear' d  my  way,   (vice, 
And  thro'  the  pleasing  snares  of 
More  to  be  fear'd  than  they. 

8.  When  worn  with   sickness,  oft 

hast  thou 
With  health  renew'd  my  face; 
And  when  in  sin  and  sorrow  sunk, 
Revived  my  soul  with  grace. 

9.  Ten  thousand  thousand  precious 
My  daily  thanks  employ;      (gifts 

Nor  is  the  least  a  cheerful  heart, 
That  tastes  those  gifts  with  joy. 

10.  Thro'  every  period  of  my  life 
Thy  goodness  I'll  pursue;  (thee, 

And    after  death,   in   heaven  with 
The  glorious  theme  renew. 


11.  When   nature   fails,    and    day 
and  night 

Divide  thy  works  no  more, 
My  ever  grateful  heart,  0  Lord, 
Thy  mercy  shall  adore. 

12.  Through  all  eternity  to  thee 
A  joyful  song  I'll  raise: 

But  0  !  eternity's  too  short 
To  utter  all  thy  praise. 

Addison. 


160. 


t.  14. 


LONG  ere  the  lofty  skies  were 
Jehovah  fill'd  his  throne :  (spread, 

Ere  man  was  form'd,  or  angels  made, 
The  Maker  liv'd  alone. 

2.  His  boundless  years  can  ne'er 

decrease, 
But  still  maintain  their  prime ; 
Eternity's  his  dwelling-place, 
And  Ever  is  his  time. 

3.  While  like  a  tide  our  minutes 
The  present  and  the  past,  (flow, 

He  fills  his  own  immortal  now, 
And  sees  our  ages  waste. 

Watts. 

161*     t.  106  or  90. 

WELL   art    thou    leading,    Guide 

supreme, 
Thy  people  on  their  pilgrimage : 
Thy  paths  may  strange  and  devious 

seem,  (pests  rage, 

But  yet  are  straight: — should  tern- 
Amid  the  desolating  blast, 
Thy  calming  voice  is  heard  at  last. 

2.  Thy  wisdom  scatters,  Lord  most 
high,  (bine; 

What  human  prudence  would  com- 
T'dv  power  upraises  to  the  sky. 
What  some  in  fetters  would  confine: 
Man,  rending  not  thy  perfect  m\\f 
Walketh  in  some  vain  shadow  still 


AND  PRESERVER. 


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8.  Thy  thoughts  are  high,  and  soar 

above 
The  vanities  which  all  admire  : 
No  eloquence  thine  ear  can  move, 
Thy  impulse  must  the  tongue  in- 
spire : 
The  Pharisee  thou  passest  by, 
While  mercy  waits  the  sinner's  cry. 

4.  We  magnify  thy  grace,  pure  love 
Doth  thy  paternal  heart  excite ; 
Thy  pillar  doth  before  us  move, 
To  dwell  with  men  is  thy  delight : 
Thou  watchest  o'er  us  day  by  day, 
And  lead'st  us  in  the  narrow  way. 

5.  Sometimes   thy  rod   may  seem 

severe, 
Again  thy  love  thou  dost  display; 
Thy  gentle  chastisement  is  near, 
When  we  are  prone  to  go  astray: 
Soon  as  we  mourning  seek  thy  face, 
Thou  bidd'st  our  wayward  wander- 
ings cease. 

6.  Thy  Spirit  grant,  that  I  discern 
Nature  from  grace,  thy  light  from 

mine ;    .  (burn, 

That  no  strange  fire  within  me 
Which  I  might  vainly  think  divine: 
Thou  Source  of  life,  how  blest  is  he 
Who  in  thy  light  the  light  can  see 


162.* 


G.  Arnold. 


r.  595. 


GIVE  to  the  winds  thy  fears, 

Hope  and  be  undismay'd;     (tears, 

God  hears  thy  sighs  and  counts  thy 

God  shall  lift  up  thy  head: 

Thro'  waves,  and  clouds,  and  storms 

He  gently  clears  thy  way ; 

Wait   thou   his  time,  so  shall  the 

night 
Soon  end  in  joyous  day. 

2.   He  everywhere  hath  way, 
And  all  things  serve  his  might, 


His  every  act  pure  blessing  is, 
His  path  unsullied  light: 
When  he  makes  bare  his  arm, 
What  shall  his  work  withstand  ? 
When  he  his  people's  cause  defends, 
Who,  who  shall  stay  his  hand  ? 

3.  Leave  to  his  sovereign  sway 
To  choose  and  to  command, 

With  wonder  fill'd  thou  then  shalt 

own 
How  wise,  how  strong  his  hand : 
Thou  comprehend'st  him  not, 
Yet  earth  and  heaven  tell, 
God  sits  as  sovereign  on  the  throne, 
He  ruleth  all  things  well. 

4.  Thou  seest  our  weakness,  Lord, 
Our  hearts  are  known  to  thee, 

0  lift  thou  up  the  sinking  hand, 

Confirm  the  feeble  knee : 

Let  us,  in  life  and  death, 

Boldly  thy  truth  declare, 

And  publish  with  our  latest  breath 

Thy  love  and  guardian  care. 

P.  Gerhard. 


163. 


t.  151. 


CHILDREN  of  God  lack  nothing, 

His  promise  bears  them  thro'; 
Who  gives  the  lilies  clothing, 

Will  clothe  his  people  too  : 
Beneath  the  spreading  heavens, 

No  creature  but  is  fed ; 
And  he  who  feeds  the  ravens, 

Will  give  his  children  bread. 

2.  Tho'  vine,  nor  fig-tree  neither, 

Their  wonted  fruit  should  bear; 
Though  all  the  field  should  wither, 

Nor  flocks  nor  herds  be  there: 
Yet  God  the  same  abiding, 

His  praise  shall  tune  my  voice; 
For,  while  in  him  confiding, 

I  cannot  but  rejoice. 

l\-ii  nick. 


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THE  FATHER,  SON, 


164.     t.  581,  or  83. 
QUIET,  Lord,  my  froward  heart, 

Make  me  teachable  and  mild, 
Upright,  simple,  free  from  art, 

Make  me  as  a  weaned  child ; 
From  distrust  and  envy  free, 
Pleas'd  with  all  that  pleaseth  thee. 
2.  What  thou  shalt  to-day  provide, 

Let  me  as  a  child  receive ; 
What  to-morrow  may  betide, 

Calmly  to  thy  wisdom  leave : 
'Tis  enough  that  thou  wilt  care, 
Why  should  I  the  burthen  bear  ? 


3.  As  a  little  child  relies 

On  a  care  beyond  his  own, 
Knows  he's  neither  strong  nor  wise, 

Fears  to  stir  a  step  alone : 
Let  me  thus  with  thee  abide, 
As  my  Father,  Guard,  and  Guide. 

4.  Thus    preserv'd    from   Satan's 

wiles,  (fears, 

Safe   from   dangers,    free    from 
May  I  live  upon  thy  smiles, 

Till  the  promis'd  hour  appears, 
When  the  sons  of  God  shall  prove 
All  their  Father's  boundless  love. 
J.  Newton 


IX.  THE  FATHER,  SON,  AND  HOLY  GHOST. 


165* 


T.  132. 


TO  God  on  high  all  glory  be, 
And  thanks  that  he's  so  gracious, 
That  hence  to  all  eternity 
No  evil  shall  oppress  us :        (men, 
His   word    declares    good-will    to 
On  earth  is  peace  restor'd  again 
Thro'  Jesus  Christ  our  Saviour. 

2.  We    humbly   thee    adore,    and 

praise, 
And  laud  for  thy  great  glory : 
Father,  thy  kingdom  lasts  always, 
Not  frail,  nor  transitory  : 
Thy  power  is  endless  as  thy  praise, 
Thou  speak'st,  the  universe  obeys: 
In  such  a  Lord  we're  happy. 

3.  0  Jesus  Christ,  enthron'd  on 
The  Father's  Son  beloved,  (high, 
By  whom  lost  sinners  are  brought 

nigh, 
And  guilt  and  curse  removed : 
Thou   Lamb   once   slain,   our  God 

and  Lord, 


To  needy  prayers  thine  ear  afford, 
And  on  us  all  have  mercy. 

4.  0  Comforter,  God  Holy  Ghost, 
Thou  source  of  consolation, 
From  Satan's  power  thou  wilt,  wo 

trust, 
Protect  Christ's  congregation ; 
His  everlasting  truth  assert, 
All  evil  graciously  avert, 
Lead  us  to  life  eternal. 

(Selnecker,)  Ancient  Church.- 


166.* 


t.  97. 


MOST  holy,  blessed  Trinity, 
God,  praised  to  all  eternity, 
Lord    over   all,   whose   power  did 

frame  (same ; 

The   world,   and    still    upholds   the 
All    tilings   thou   reconcilest   unto 

thee:  (je*tj* 

With  awe  we  now  adore  thy  ma- 

2.   Father  of  Jesur\  Lord  of  all, 
Thee  we  our  God  and  Father  call. 


AND  HOLY  GHOST. 


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Since  Jesus  made  us  by  his  blood 
Children  and  blessed  heirs  of  God  ; 
Eternal  praise  and  thanks  are  due 
to  thee,  (ful  family. 

From  Christ's  redeem'd  and  grate- 

3.  0    Lamb    of  God,    for   sinners 

slain, 
Who  didst  the  human  race  regain, 
And  claim'st  it  as  thy  property ; 
Worthy  art  thou  eternally  : 
For  all  we  are  and  have,  is  thine 

alone,  (thine  own. 

Ah,  take  and  keep   us   evermore 

4.  God   Holy   Ghost,    to   thee  we 

raise  (and  praise, 

With    joyful    hearts    our    thanks 
For  leading  us  to  Christ  by  faith, 
And  glorifying  Jesus'  death  ; 
0  grant  that  we  may  all  in  him 

abide,  (bride. 

That  he  may  glory  in  a  faithful 

6.  We  all  say,  Amen,  deeply  bow'd 
In  presence  of  the  triune  God, 
By  whom  in  Christ  we're  fore-or- 

dain'd 
To  happiness  that  knows  no  end ; 
With  grateful  hearts  we  thank  and 

praise  the  Lord : 
His  saving  name  for  ever  be  ador'd. 


167. 


t.  68. 


HOLY  Trinity, 

We  confess  with  joy, 
That  our  life  and  whole  salvation 
Flow  from  God's  blest  incarnation, 

And  his  death  for  us 

On  the  shameful  cross. 

2.  Had  we  angels'  tongues 

With  seraphic  songs,  (thee. 

Bowing    hearts  and   knees    before 
Triune  God,  we  would  adore  thee, 


In  the  highest  strain, 
For  the  Lamb  once  slain. 

Nyberg. 

168*         t.  230. 

TO  the  Father  render  praises, 
Whose  love   in   Christ   to   life   us 

raises, 
And  comforts  us  in  all  distress ; 
Glory,  thanks,  and  adoration,  (tion, 
Be  giv'n  to  Christ  without  cessa- 
Whose  presence  yields  us  joy  and 
The  Spirit  magnify,  (peace; 

Who  doth  to  us  apply 
Jesus'  merit; 
Our  God  revere, 
He's  present  here, 
Come,  worship  him  with  filial  fear. 

2.  Father  of  the  congregation, 
0  what  abundant  consolation 
We  in  thy  gracious  counsel  find, 
Which  by  Christ  was  manifested; 
His  coming  in  the  flesh  attested 
Thy  teuder  love  to  all  mankind: 
Thy  name  we  magnify 

To  all  eternity ; 

For  thy  mercies 

Unbounded  are ; 

Thy  love  and  care 

Exceed  our  utmost  wish  and  prayer. 

3.  Lord,  our  matchless  Friend  and 

Brother,  (other 

Thy  praises  from  each  day  to  the 
I'll  sing  while  I  have  breath  in  me: 
God,  as  man  to  us  related, 
The  grateful  sense  thou  hast  created 
To  praise  excites  me  powerfully: 
Rise,  spirit  of  gladness,  rise, 
Exalt  his  sacrifice, 
Hallelujah, 
In  highest  strain 
To  the  Lamb  slain : 
Let  heav'n  and  earth  reply,  Amen. 


68 


THE  FATHER,  SON, 


4.  Holy  Spirit,  we  adore  thee, 
And  to  thy  name  give  praise  and 
For  graciously  directing  us   (glory, 
To  seek  pardon,  peace,  and  favour 
With  God,   thro'  Jesus  Christ  our 

Saviour, 
From  whom  alone  salvation  flows : 
O  fill  us  with  his  love, 
So  that  our  walk  may  prove 
To  his  honour ; 
And  grant  that  we 
Continually 
May  to  thy  voice  obedient  be. 

Germ.  Lit.  (Louisa  v.  Hayn.) 

169.  t.  39. 

O    FATHER   of    mercy,    be   ever 

ador'd ;  (our  Lord 

Thy  love  was  displayed  in  sending 
To  ransom  and  bless  us:  thy  good- 
ness we  praise  (grace. 
For  sending  in  Jesus  salvation  by 

2.  Most    merciful     Saviour,    who 

deignedst  to  die,  (don  to  buy  ; 
Our  curse  to  remove,  and  our  par- 
Accept  our  thanksgiving,  almighty 

to  save,  (lieve. 

"Who  openest  heaven  to  all  that  be- 

3.  0  Spirit  of  wisdom,  of  love,  and 

of  power,  (grace  we  adore ; 
We  prove  thy  blest  influence,  thy 
Whose    inward    revealing   applies 

our  Lord's  blood,  (of  God. 

Attesting  and  sealing  us  children 

C.  Wesley. 

170.  t.  14. 

OUR  heavenly  Father,   source  of 
love, 

To  thee  our  hearts  we  raise: 
Thy  all-sustaining  power  we  prove, 

And  gladly  sing  thy  praise. 
2.  Lord  Jesus,  thine  we  wish  to  be, 

Our  sacrifice  receive : 


Made,  &  preserved,  &  sav'd  by  thee, 
To  thee  ourselves  we  give. 

3.  Come,  Holy  Ghost,  the  Saviour's 

love 
Shed  in  our  hearts  abroad : 
So  shall  we  ever  live,  and  move, 
And  be  with  Christ  in  God. 

4.  Honour  to  the  almighty  Three, 
And  everlasting  One: 

All  glory  to  the  Father  be, 

The  Spirit,  and  the  Son.  w. 

171  *  t.  58. 

GLORY  to  the  Father, 
Who  in  Christ  Jesus 
Doth   as  dear   children   own   and 
richly  bless  us, 

World  without  end. 

2.  Glory  unto  Jesus, 
The  man  of  sorrows, 

Who  sufler'd,  died,  rose,  and  re- 
vived for  us, 

That  we  might  live. 

3.  Glory  and  obedience 

To  the  Holy  Spirit,  (merit 

Who  glorifies  Christ  Jesus,  and  his 

To  us  applies. 

4.  Lamb  of  God,  once  wounded 
For  our  salvation, 

Let  all  who  breathe,  proclaim  thy 
bitter  passion 

For  evermore. 


172. 


t.  1C7. 


MAY  the  grace  of  Christ  our  Sa- 
viour, 
And  the  Father's  boundless  love. 
With  the  Holy  Spirit's  favour, 
Rest  upon  us  from  above: 
Thus  may  we  abide  in  union 
With  each  other  in  the  Lord: 
And  possess,  in  sweet  commuLlon, 
Joys  which  earth  cannot  afford. 

Newton 


AND  HOLY  GHOST. 


59 


173.  t.  590. 

FATHER  of  angels  and  of  men, 
Saviour,  who  us  hast  bought, 
Spirit,  by  whom  we're  born  again, 
And  sanctified,  and  taught; 
Thy  glory,  holy  Three  in  One, 
Thy  people's  song  shall  be,      (run, 
Long  as  the  wheels  of  time  shall 
And  thro'  eternity. 

174.     t.  581,  or  83. 
NOW,  with  angels  round  the  throne, 
Cherubim  and  seraphim, 
And  the  church  which  still  is  one, 
Let  us  swell  the  solemn  hymn : 
Glory  to  the  great  I  AM ! 
Glory  to  the  slaughter'd  Lamb  ! 

2.  Blessing,  honour,  glory,  might, 

And  dominion  infinite, 

To  the  Father  of  our  Lord, 

To  the  Spirit  and  the  Word ; 

As  it  was  all  worlds  before, 

Is,  and  shall  be  evermore. 

Conder. 


175. 


t.  166. 


;  THAT  peace  which  God  alone  re- 
veals, 
!  And  by  his  word  of  grace  imparts, 
Which  only  the  believer  feels, 
Direct,  and   keep,  and  cheer  our 

hearts : 
And  may  the  holy  Three  in  One, 
The  Father,  Word,  and  Comforter 
Pour  an  abundant  blessing  down 
On  every  soul  assembled  here. 

Newton. 

176*         t.  185. 

WITH    thy    presence,    Lord,    our 

Head  and  Saviour, 
Bless  us  all,  we  humbly  pray ; 
Our  dear  heavenly  Father's   love 

and  favour 


Be  our  comfort  every  day  ; 
May  the  Holy  Ghost  in  each  pro- 
ceeding (leading: 
Favour  us  with  his  most  gracious 
Thus  shall  we  be  truly  blest, 
Both  in  labour  and  in  rest.  Qr. 


177. 


t.  185. 


THE  Lord  bless  and  keep  thee  in 
his  favour, 
As  his  chosen  property  ; 
The  Lord  make  his  face  shine  on 
thee  ever, 
And  be  gracious  unto  thee ; 
The  Lord  lift  his  countenance  most 
gracious  (tious, 

Upon  thee,  and  be  to  thee  propi- 
And  his  peace  on  thee  bestow; 
Amen,  Amen,  be  it  so. 

B.  Latrobe. 


178. 


t.  595 


YE  angels  round  the  throne, 
And  men  that  dwell  below, 

Worship  the  Father,  love  the  Son, 
And  bless  the  Spirit  too. 

Watts. 


179. 


T.  22. 


THE  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ, 
The  love  of  God  so  highly  prized, 
The  Holy  Ghost's  communion  be 
With  all  of  us  most  sensibly. 

J.  de  Watteville. 


180.* 


T.  132. 


NOW  sing  thou  happy  church  of 
His  favor' d  congregation,  (God, 
Redeem'd  with  Jesus'precious  blood 
From  every  tribe  and  nation: 
Mo«t  holy,  blessed  Trinity,  (thee 
For  Mie  Lamb  slain  all  praise  to 
w  and  ever.     Amen.         z. 


60 


X.    OUR  HEAVENLY  FATHER. 


181. 


T.  22. 


OUR  heavenly  Father  is  not  known 

To  us,  but  in  the  Son  alone; 

His   mercy,    love,    and   boundless 

grace 
We  see  display'd  in  Jesus'  face. 

2.  0  God,  how  dreadful  was   thy 

name, 
Until  the  God-man  Jesus  came ; 
We  cannot  love  nor  honour  thee, 
Unless  the  Son  hath  made  us  free. 

3.  0  love,  no  human  tongue  can 
O  love  divine,  unsearchable  !  (tell ! 
The  Father  gave  his  only  Son 
For  guilty  sinners  to  atone. 

4.  Can  any  ill  distress  my  heart, 
Since  God  with  his  own   Son  did 

part  ? 
Whate'er  I  want  can't  be  denied, 
Since  Christ  for  me  was  crucified. 
M.  Taylor. 


See  of  the  travail  of  his  soul, 
And  is  well  satisfied. 

5.  Peace  and  good-will  are  now  to 
Most  gloriously  display'd,   (man 

And  life  eternal  we  obtain 
I      From  God,  in  Christ  our  Head. 

6.  0  let  us  then  repeat  the  theme, 
Which  always  sounds  above; 

And  ever  sing  with  joyful  hearts 
The  wonders  of  his  love. 


182. 


T.  14. 


BEHOLD  what  love  the  Father  hath 
On  guilty  men  bestow'd, 

That  we,  who  children  are  of  wrath, 
Should  children  be  of  God. 

2.  0  how  beyond  expression  great 
His  love  in  Christ  doth  shine! 

'Tis  like  himself — the  eternal  God, 
Past  knowledge,  all  divine. 

3.  Behold,  for  fallen,  guilty  man, 
The  Lord  of  glory  dies ; 

Lays  down  his  life  us  to  redeem, 
A  precious  sacrifice. 

4.  Now  doth  our  Lord,  the  Son  of 
Who  for  us  liv'd  and  died,     (God, 


183*. 


t.  22. 


THOU  hast  the  world  so  greatly 

lov'd, 
Father,  that  thou  by  mercy  mov'd 
Didst  give  thy  well-beloved  Son, 
By  death  for  sinners  to  atone. 

2.  That  he  all  who  in  him  believe, 
Might  in  thy  family  receive, 

For  thou  didst  deem  his  sacrifice 
An  all-sufficient  ransom-price. 

3.  As  children  we  are  own'dby  thee, 
Since  Christ  our  brother  deign'd  to 

be; 
We  feel  thy  kind,  paternal  heart 
To  us  who  have  in  him  a  part. 

4.  The  whole  salvation  of  thy  Son, 
And  all  his  merits  make  our  own ; 
Yea,  grant  us  richly,  for  his  sake, 
Of  heavenly  blessings  to  partake. 

5.  Thou  art  our  Father  and  our  God, 
Since  Christ  assum'd  our  flesh  and 

blood ; 
Therefore  in  thee  our  trust  we  place, 
And  give  thee  never-ceasing  praise. 


184. 


t.  205 


FATHER  of  eternal  grace, 
Glorify  thyself  in  me ; 


OUR  HEAVENLY  FATHER. 


61 


Meekly  beaming  in  my  face, 

May  the  world  thine  image  see: 
Happy  only  in  thy  love, 
Poor,  unfriended,  or  unknown, 
Fix  my  thoughts  on  things  above, 
Stay  my  heart  on  thee  alone. 

2.   Humble,  holy,  all  resign'd 

To  thy  will, — thy  will  be  done! 
Give  me,  Lord,  the  perfect  mind 

Of  thy  well-beloved  Son  : 
Counting  gain  and  glory  loss, 
May  I  tread  the  path  He  trod, 
Die  with  Jesus  on  the  cross, 
Rise  with  him  to  thee,  my  God. 

Montgomery. 


185. 


t.  341. 


:  THEE,  0  my  God  and  King, 
'  My  Father,  thee  I  sing, 
Hear  well-pleas'd  the  joyous  sound, 
[  Praise  from  earth  and  heaven  re- 
ceive : 
:  Lost,  I  now  in  Christ  am  found, 
!  Dead,  by  faith  in  Christ  I  live. 

;  2.  Father,  behold  thy  Son, 
(  In  Christ  I  am  thine  own : 
!  Stranger  long  to  thee  and  rest, 
!  See,  the  prodigal  is  come ; 
|  Open  wide  thy  arms  and  breast, 
Take  the  weary  wanderer  home. 


3.  Thine  eye  observ'd  from  far, 
Thy  pity  drew  me  near: 

Me  thy  bowels  yearn'd  to  see, 
Me  thy  mercy  ran  to  find, 
Empty,  poor,  and  void  of  thee, 
Hungry,  sick,  and  faint,  and  blind. 

4.  Thou  on  my  neck  didst  fall, 
Thy  kiss  forgave  me  all. 

Still  the  gracious  words  I  hear, 
Words  that  made  the  Saviour  mine, 
u  Haste,  for  him  the  robe  prepare, 
His  be  righteousness  divine." 

C.  Wesley. 


186. 


t.  595. 


OUR  heavenly  Father,  hear 
The  prayer  we  offer  now ; 
Thy  name  be  hallow'd  far  and  near, 
To  thee  all  nations  bow; 
Thy  kingdom  come  ;  thy  will 
On  earth  be  done  in  love, 
As  saints  and  seraphim  fulfil 
Thy  perfect  law  above. 

2.  Our  daily  bread  supply, 
While  by  thy  Word  we  live ; 
The  guilt  of  our  iniquity 
Forgive,  as  we  forgive  : 
From  dark  temptation's  power, 
From  Satan's  wiles  defend ; 
Deliver  in  the  evil  hour, 

And  guide  us  to  the  end. 

3.  Thine,  then,  for  ever  be 
Glory  and  power  divine  ; 

The  sceptre,  throne,  and  majesty 
Of  heaven  and  earth  are  thine. 
Thus  humbly  taught  to  pray, 
By  thy  beloved  Son,  (say, 

Through  him  we  come  to  thee  and 
All  for  his  sake  be  done. 

Montgomery. 


187. 


t.  14. 


FATHER  of  all,  almighty  Lord, 
Our  Father,  and  our  God, 

Since  Jesus  Christ,  the  eternalWord, 
Assumed  our  flesh  and  blood. 

2.  Let  all  with  love  and  filial  fear 
Thy  sacred  name  adore  ; 

0  may  thy  kingdom  soon  appear, 
And  spread  the  world  all  o'er. 

3.  Help  us  thy  pleasure  to  fulfil, 
As  done  by  heavenly  powers ; 

Accomplish  in  us  all  thy  will, 
And  let  that  will  be  ours. 


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OUR  HEAVENLY  FATHER. 


4.  Our  souls  and  bodies  feed,  we 
pray, 

With  food  which  thou  see'st  best, 
We  ask  our  portion  for  the  day, 

And  leave  to  thee  the  rest. 

6.  Let  mercy  pardon  all  our  crimes, 
Which  justice  must  condemn  ; 

As   some   have  wrong'd  us  many 
times, 
And  we  would  pardon  them. 

6.  Let  not  temptation  us  befall, 
While  here  our  race  we  run ; 

But  rescue  and  defend  us  all 
From  sin  and  the  evil  one. 

7.  Thine  is  the  kingdom,  thine  the 
O'er  angels  and  o'er  men;  (power 

The  glory  too  for  evermore, 
Is  thine :  Amen,  Amen. 

J.  Hart. 


188. 


t.  595. 


THE  God  of  Abraham  praise, 
Who  reigns  enthron'd  above; 
Ancient  of  everlasting  days, 
Th'  almighty  God  of  love. 
Jehovah,  Great  I  Am ! 
By  earth  and  heaven  confess'd: 
I  bow  and  bless  the  sacred  name 
For  ever,  ever  bless'd. 

2.  The  God  of  Abraham  praise, 
At  whose  supreme  command 
From  earth  1  rise,  —  and  seek  the 
Of  heaven,  at  his  right  hand,    (joys 
I  all  on  earth  forsake, 

Its  wisdom,  fame  and  power; 
And  him  my  only  portion  make, 
My  shield,  my  rock  and  tower. 

3.  Though  nature's  strength  decay, 
And  earth  and  hell  withstand, 

To  Canaan's  bounds  I  urge  my  way, 
At  his  divine  command. 


The  watery  deep  I  pass, 

With  Jesus  in  my  view, 

And  through  the  howlingwilderness 

My  pilgrim  path  pursue. 

4.  The  goodly  land  I  see, 
With  peace  and  plenty  bless'd; 
A  land  of  sacred  liberty, 

And  everlasting  rest. 
There  milk  and  honey  flow, 
And  oil  and  wine  abound ; 
And  trees  of  life  for  ever  grow 
With  endless  mercy  crown'd. 

5.  There  dwells  the  Lord  our  King, 
The  Lord  our  righteousness, 
Triumphant  o'er  the  world  and  sin, 
Jesus,  the  Prince  of  peace. 

On  Sion's  sacred  height 
His  kingdom  he  maintains, 
And   glorious,  with  his    saints  in 
Enthron'd  for  ever  reigns,     (light, 

6.  He  keeps  his  own  secure, 
He  guards  them  by  his  side, 
Arrays  in  garments  white  and  pure 
His  blood-bought,  spotless  bride. 
With  streams  of  sacred  bliss, 
With  groves  of  living  joys, 

With  all  the  fruits  of  paradise 
His  saints  he  still  supplies. 

7.  Before  the  Three  in  One 
They  all  exulting  stand, 

And  tell  the  wonders  he  hath  done 
With  his  almighty  hand. 
The  list'ning  spheres  attend, 
And  swell  the  growing  fame, 
And  sing,  in  songs  which  never  end, 
Jehovah's  wondrous  name. 

8.  The  whole  triumphant  host 
Give  thanks  to  God  on  high  : 

1  Hail, Father,  Son,  and  HolyGhost, 
Eternally  they  cry: 


JESUS  CHRIST,  THE  SON  OF  GOD. 


63 


Hail,  Abraham's  God  and  mine, 
I  join  the  heavenly  lays; 
All  might  and  majesty  are  thine, 
Aaid  never-ceasing  praise. 

Oliver,  (adapted.) 

189.*  t.  90. 

DRAW  me,  0  Father,  to  the  Son, 
That  he  may  draw  me  unto  thee: 
Thy  Spirit  render  me  his  own, 
And  rule  without  control  in  me; 
Shed  in  my  heart  thy  love  abroad, 
And  keep  me  in  thy  peace,  0  God. 
B.  Cresselius. 

190.*  t.  79. 

REJOICE,  my  soul,  God  cares  for 
Trust  to  his  word  assuredly,  (thee, 
However  things  may  go  :  (sake, 
Thy  heavenly  Father,  for  Christ's 


Of  thy  concerns  will  notice  take, 
And  mercy  freely  to  thee  show. 

2.  My  griefs  and  cares,  to  thee  well 

known, 
My  God,  I  cast  on  thee  alone, 
In  thee  is  all  my  trust: 
Since  thou  dost  govern,  I'll  be  still, 
Into  thy  hands  resign  my  will, 
And  thank  thee  prostrate  in  the 

dust. 

3.  I  confidently  do  believe,  (leave, 
Me,  thy  poor  child,  thou  wilt  not 
For  thou  my  Father  art:  (faith, 
Fill  thou  my  soul  with  love  and 
Thus  I  am  rich  in  life  and  death, 
And  from  thy  love  nought  shall  me 

part. 

J.  Sach». 


XL  JESUS  CHRIST,  THE  SON  OF  GOD. 


191. 


T.  22. 


MY  song  shall  bless  the  Lord  of  all, 
My  praise  ascend  to  his  abode : 
Thee,  Saviour,  by  that  name  I  call, 
The   great   Supreme,   the   mighty 
God. 

2.  Without  beginning  or  decline, 
Object  of  faith,  and  not  of  sense ; 
Eternal  ages  saw  him  shine, 

He  shines  eternal  ages  hence. 

3.  As  much,  when  in  the  manger 
Almighty  ruler  of  the  sky,  (laid, 
As  when   the   six   days'  work   he 

made  (joy. 

Fill'd  all  the   morning-stars   with 

4.  Of  all  the  crowns  Jehovah  bears, 
Salvation  is  his  dearest  claim ; 


That  gracious   sound  well-pleas'd 

he  hears, 
And  owns  Immanuel  for  his  name. 

5.  A  cheerful  confidence  I  feel, 
My  well-plac'd  hopes  with  joy  I  see; 
My    bosom    glows   with   heavenly 

zeal, 
To  worship  him  who  died  for  me. 

6.  As  man  he  pities  my  complaint; 
His  power  and  truth  are  all  divine, 
He  will  not  fail,  he  cannot  faint. 
Salvation's  sure,  and  must  be  mine. 

Cowper. 


192/* 


t.  68. 


0  ETERNAL  Word, 

Jesus  Christ,  our  Lord!  (thee, 
While  the  hosts  of  heaven  adore 
We  with  awe  fall  down  before 
thee, 


64 


JESUS  CHRIST, 


And  with  rapture  raise 
Songs  of  love  and  praise. 

2.  God  and  man  indeed, 

Comfort  in  all  need, 
Thou  becam'st  a  man  of  sorrows, 
To  gain  life  eternal  for  us, 

By  thy  precious  blood, 

Jesus,  man  and  God. 

A.  Drese. 


193. 


t.  22. 


BEFORE       the      heavens      were 

stretch'd  abroad, 
From  everlasting  was  the  Word; 
With  God  he  was,  the  Word  was 
And  must  divinely  be  ador'd.  (God, 

2.  By   his    own   power  were    all 

things  made ; 
By  him  supported  all  things  stand; 
He  is  the  whole  creation's  Head, 
And  angels  fly  at  his  command. 

3.  Mortals  with  joy  behold  his  face, 
The  eternal  Father's  only  Son ; 
How   full   of  truth,    how   full   of 

grace  (shone. 

Was  Christ,  in  whom  the  Godhead 

4.  Archangels  left  their  high  abode, 
To  learn  new  mysteries  here,  and 

tell 
The  love  of  our  descending  God, 
The  glories  of  Immanuel. 

Watts. 


194* 


t.  172. 


THY  majesty  how  vast  it  is, 
And  how  immense  the  glory, 
Which  thou,  0  Jesus,  dost  possess; 
Both  heaven  and  earth  adore  thee: 
The  legions    of   angels    exalt   thy 

great  name,  (cendent ; 

Thy  glory   and    might   are    trans- 
And  thousands    of   thousands   thy 

praises  proclaim, 
Upon  thee  gladly  dependent. 


2.  The  Father's  equal,  God  the  Son, 
With  him  thou  ever  reignest; 
Thou  art  partaker  of  his  throne, 
And  all  things  thou  sustainest: 
Both  angels   and   men  view  their 

Maker  as  man,  (sion : 

With  joy  that  is  past  all  expres- 
0  happy,  unspeakably  happy,  who 
Find  in  him  life  and  salvation,   (can 

3.  This  mystery  every  throne  and 
Admires  with  adoration  ;       (power 
The  angelic  choirs  for  evermore 
Extol  his  incarnation : 

The  angels  and  elders  before  him 
fall  down,  Ongi 

With  accents  melodious  him  prais- 

Unto  the  Lamb  slain,  and  to  him 
on  the  throne, 

They  render  glory  unceasing. 

4.  The  Church  on  earth  in  humble 

strain, 
Exalteth  Christ  our  Saviour; 
She  sings,  The  Lamb  for  us  was 
Our  foe  is  cast  for  ever;        (slain, 
For  Christ  hath  redeem'd   us   by 

his  precious  blood 
Out  of  every  nation  and  kindred, 
And    made   us  thereby  kings  and 

priests  unto  God, 
To  him  thanksgiving  be  rendcr'd. 

5.  When  Christ   in   majesty  shall 

come, 
With  all  his  bright  attendance, 
On  every  man  pronounce  a  doom, 
An  awful,  final  sentence: 
Then  shall  all  his  enemies  quaking 

with  dread,  (to  cover; 

Wish  mountains  and  rocks  them 
The   ransom'd  with   gladness  will 

lift  up  their  head, 
And  live  with  Jesus  for  ever. 

J  Angelua. 


THE  SON  OF  GOD. 


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195.  t.  14. 

0  THE  delights,  the  heavenly  joys, 
The  glories  of  the  place, 
Where  Jesus  sheds  the  brightest 
Of  his  o'erflowing  grace,      (beams 

2.   Sweet  majesty  and  awful  love 
Sit  smiling  on  his  brow, 
And  all  the  glorious  ranks  above 
At  humble  distance  bow. 

8.  Princes  to  his  imperial  name 
Bend  their  bright  sceptres  down : 
Dominions,  thrones,  and  powers  re- 
To  see  him  wear  the  crown,  (joice 

4.   Upon  that  dear  majestic  head, 
That  cruel  thorns  did  wound, 
See  what  immortal  glories  shine, 
And  circle  it  around. 

6.  This  is  the  man,  the  exalted 
Whom  we  unseen  adore ;  (man, 
But  when  our  eyes  shall  see  his  face, 
Our  hearts  shall  love  him  more. 

Watts. 


196. 


t.  341. 


WORTHY,  0  Lord,  art  thou, 

That  every  knee  should  bow, 
Every  tongue  to  thee  confess ; 

Universal  nature  join, 
Strong  and  mighty  thee  to  bless, 

Gracious,  merciful,  benign. 

2.  Hail  your  dread  Lord  and  ours, 
Dominions,  thrones,  and  powers: 

Source  of  power  he  rules  alone : 
Veil  your  faces,  prostrate  fall, 

Cast  your  crowns  before  his  throne, 
Hail  the  Cause,  the  Lord  of  all. 

3.  Justice  and  truth  maintain 
Thy  everlasting  reign  ; 

One  with  thine  almighty  Sire, 
Partner  of  an  equal  throne, 

B«ng  of  kings,  let  all  conspire, 
Gratefully  thy  sway  to  own. 


4.  Jesus,  thou  art  my  King, 
To  me  thy  succour  bring: 

Christ  the  mighty  One  art  thou, 
Help  for  all  on  thee  is  laid: 

This  thy  promise  claim  I  now, 
Send  me  down  the  promis'd  aid 

5.  Triumph  and  reign  in  me, 
And  spread  thy  victory : 

Sin,  and  death,  and  hell  control, 
Pride,  and  self,  and  every  foe 

All  subdue,  thro'  all  my  soul 
Conquering  and  to  conquer  go. 
C.  Wesley. 


197. 


T.97. 


THOU  reign'st  above  on  heaven's 

throne, 
The  Father's  equal,  God  the  Son; 
The  Holy  Ghost  to  us  displays 
Thy  majesty  and  boundless  grace, 
And  in  the  Scriptures  clearly  doth 

explain, 
That  thou,  Lord,  madest  and  re- 

deemedst  man. 

2.  With  awe  and  reverence  'fore 
thee,  (knee, 

And    at    thy   name   we   bow   the 
As  all  in  earth  and  heaven  join 
To  extol  thy  majesty  divine,    * 
And    thee,    to   God    the   Father's 
glory,  call  (of  all. 

The    great  Jehovah,  mighty  Lord 


198. 


t.  595. 


PREPARE  a  thankful  song 
To  the  Redeemer's  name ; 

His   praises    should   employ    each 
And  every  heart  inflame,  (tongue, 

2.   He  laid  his  glory  by, 

And  dreadful  pains  endur'd, 

That  rebels,  such  as  you  and  I, 
From  wrath  might  be  secur'd. 


66 


JESUS  CHRIST, 


3.  Upon  the  cross  he  died, 
Our  debt  of  sin  to  pay ; 

The  blood  and  water  from  his  side 
Wash  guilt  and  sin  away. 

4.  And  now  he  pleading  stands 
For  us,  before  the  throne ; 

And  answers  all  the  law  demands, 
With  what  himself  hath  done. 

5.  He  sees  us  willing  slaves 
To  sin,  and  Satan's  power; 

But  with  an  outstretch'd  arm  he 
In  his  appointed  hour.       (saves, 

6.  The  Holy  Ghost  he  sends 
Our  stubborn  souls  to  move, 

To  make  his  enemies  his  friends, 
And  conquer  them  by  love. 

7.  The  love  of  sin  departs, 
The  life  of  grace  takes  place, 

Soon  as  his  voice  invites  our  hearts 
To  rise  and  seek  his  face. 

8.  The  world  and  Satan  rage, 
But  he  their  power  controls; 

His  wisdom,  love,  and  truth  engage 
Protection  for  our  souls. 

9.  Tho*  press'd,  we  need  not  yield, 
But  shall  prevail  at  length  ; 

For  Jesus  is  our  sun  and  shield, 
Our  righteousness  and  strength. 

10.  Assur'd  that  Christ  our  King 
Will  put  our  foes  to  flight, 

We  on  the  field  of  battle  sing, 
And  triumph  while  we  fight. 

Newton. 


199. 


t.  595. 


JESUS,  my  Lord,  my  God, 
The  God  supreme  thou  art, 

The  Lord  of  hosts,  whose  precious 
Is  sprinkled  on  my  heart,  (blood 

2.   Jehovah  is  thy  name; 

And  thro'  thy  blood  applied, 


Convinc'd  and  certified  I  am, 
There  is  no  God  beside. 

3.  Soon  as  the  Spirit  shows 
That  precious  blood  of  thine, 

The  happy,  pardon'd  sinner  knows 
It  is  the  blood  divine. 

4.  Yea,  only  he  who  feels, 
My  Saviour  for  me  died, 

Is  certain  that  the  Godhead  dwells 
In  Jesus  crucified. 


200. 


T.14. 


ALL  glory  to  the  Saviour's  name, 
Let  angels  prostrate  fall ; 

Bring  forth  the  royal  diadem, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

2.  Ye  saints  in  glory,  who  with  joy 
Have  left  this  earthly  ball, 

lour  most  triumphant  songs  em- 
Extol  the  Lord  of  all.         (ploy, 

3.  Children  of  God,  who  walk  by 
Ye  ransom'd  from  the  fall,  (faith, 

Show  forth  your  dear  Redeemer's 
Confess  him  Lord  of  all.   (death, 

4.  Let  every  tribe,  and  every  tongue 
That  hear  the  Saviour's  call, 

Unite  in  one  harmonious  song, 
And  hail  him  Lord  of  all. 

Countess  of  Huntingdon's  Hymns. 


201. 


t.  595. 


HOSANNA  to  the  Son 

Of  David,  and  of  God,      (down, 
Who  brought  the  news  of  pardon 

And  seal'd  it  with  his  blood. 

2.   To  Christ,  the  nnointed  King, 
Be  endless  blessings  giv'n; 

Let  the  whole  earth  his  glory  ying 

Who  made  our  peace  with  heaven. 

Watts, 


THE  SON  OF  GOD. 


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202.  t.  96,  or  90. 
JESUS,  thou  source  of  calm  re- 
pose, (knows, 
Thy  like,  nor  man,  nor  angel 
Fairest  among  ten  thousand  fair ; 
E'en  those,  whom  death's  sad  fet- 
ters bound,  (round, 
Whom  thickest  darkness  compass'd 
Find  light  and  life,  if  thou  appear. 

2.  Effulgence  of  the  light  divine, 
Ere  rolling  planets  knew  to  shine, 
Ere  time  its  ceaseless  course  began : 
Thou,    when   the   appointed    time 

was  come, 
Didst  not  abhor  the  virgin's  womb, 
But  God  with  God,  wast  man  with 

man. 

3.  The  world,  sin,  death  oppose  in 

vain ; 
Thou  by  thy  dying  death  hast  slain ; 
My  great  Deliverer  and  my  God : 
Against  thee  vain  is  Satan's  rage, 
In  vain  doth  hell  its  powers  engage, 
Nought  can  withstand  thy  conquer- 
ing blood. 

4.  Lord  over  all,  sent  to  fulfil 
Thy   gracious    Father's    sovereign 

will, 
To  thy  dread  sceptre  will  I  bow ; 
With  duteous  reverence  at  thy  feet 
Like  humble  Mary,  lo,  I  sit. 
Speak,   Lord,  thy  servant  heareth 

now. 

6.  Renew  thine  image,  Lord,  in  me, 
Lowly  and  gentle  may  I  be  ;  (dear: 
No  charms  but  these  to  thee  are 
No  anger  may'st  thou  ever  find, 
No  pride  in  my  unruffled  mind, 
But  faith  and  heaven-born  peace 
be  there. 

%.  A  patient,  a  victorious  mind, 
That,  life  and  all  things  cast  behind/ 


Springs  forth  obedient  to  thy  cal1; 
A  heart  that  no  desire  can  move, 
But  still  to  adore,  believe,  and  love, 
Give  me,  my  Lord,  my  Life,  my  All 


203/ 


t.  6b. 


JESUS,  who  with  thee 

Can  compared  be  ? 
Source  of  rest  and  consolation, 
Life,  and  light,  and  full  salvation: 

Son  of  God,  with  thee 

None  compared  can  be. 

2.  Life,  thou  diedst  for  me, 
From  all  misery 

And  distress  me  to  deliver, 

And  from  death  to  save  for  ever: 

I  am  by  thy  blood, 

Reconcil'd  to  God. 

3.  Highest  King  and  Priest, 
Prophet,  Lord,  and  Christ, 

Thy  dear  sceptre  is  embraced 
By  me  at  thy  feet  abased : 

I  choose  Mary's  seat 

At  thy  holy  feet. 

4.  Grant  me  steadiness, 

Lord,  to  run  my  race,  (der, 

Following  thee  with  love  most  ten- 
So  that  Satan  may  not  hinder 
Me  by  craft  or  force : 
Further  thou  my  course. 

5.  By  thy  Spirit's  light 
Me  instruct  aright, 

That  I  watch  and  pray  with  fervour, 
Trusting  thee,  my  soul's  preserver: 

Love  unfeign'd,  0  Lord, 

Unto  me  afford. 

6.  When  I  hence  depart, 
Strengthen  thou  my  heart, 

And  into  thy  realms  convey  me, 
In  thy  righteousness  array  me, 

That  at  thy  right  hand 

Joyful  I  may  stand. 

Freylingbiuisei* 


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JESUS  CHRIST,  THE  SON  OF  GOD. 


204. 


t.  341. 


O  DAY-SPRING  from  on  high, 

In  mercy  hear  my  cry  : 
See  the  travail  of  thy  soul 

Saviour,  and  be  satisfied: 
Rule  in  me  without  control; 

May  I  ever  thine  abide. 

2.  Jesus,  -who  art  the  Tree 

Of  immortality, 
Feed  this  tender  branch  of  thine : 

By  thy  influence  I  shall  thrive: 
Thou,  the  true,  the  heavenly  Vine, 

Grafted  into  thee  I  live. 

8.   Of  life  the  Fountain  thou ; 

1  know,  I  feel  it  now; 
Faint  and  dead  no  more  I  droop ; 

Thou  reviv'st  me,  thy  supplies, 
Every  moment  springing  up, 

Unto  life  eternal  rise. 

4.   Thou  the  good  Shepherd  art; 

From  thee  I'll  never  part: 
Thou,  my  Keeper  and  my  Guide, 

Watch  me  still  with  tender  care, 
Gently  lead  me  by  thy  side, 

Kindly  in  thy  bosom  bear. 

6.   Thou  art  my  daily  Bread, 
0  Christ,  thou  art  my  Head ; 

Countless  benefits  on  me 

As  thy  body's  member  flow: 

Nourish'd  I  and  fed  by  thee, 
Up  to  thee  in  all  things  grow. 

6.  Prophet,  to  me  reveal 
Thy  Father's  perfect  will: 

Never  mortal  spake  like  thee; 

Lord,  may  I  by  thee  be  taught, 
May  I  listen  eagerly 
To  thywordswith  comfort  fraught. 

7.  Uigh-priest,  on  thee  I  call, 
Thy  blood  aton'd  for  all : 

Thou  dost  still  in  heaven  above 
As  the  Lamb  once  slain  appear; 


There  remember  me  in  love, 
Plead  for  me  a  sinner  there. 

8.  Jesus,  thou  art  my  King, 

Praises  to  thee  I  sing: 
Kept  by  thy  almighty  hand, 

Saviour,    who    shall   pluck   me 
thence  ? 
Faith  supports,  by  faith  I  stand, 
Strong  in  thy  omnipotence. 

C.  Wesley. 

205.  t.  581,  or  83. 
CHRIST,  whose  glory  fills  the  skies, 
Christ,  the  true,  the  only  light; 
Sun  of  righteousness  arise, 
Triumph  o'er  the  shades  of  night: 
Day-spring  from  on  high,  be  near  ; 
Day-star,  in  my  heart  appear. 

2.  Dark  and  cheerless  is  the  morn, 
Unaccompanied  by  thee; 
Joyless  is  the  day's  return, 

Till  thy  mercy's  beams  I  see ; 
Till  thoy  inward  light  impart, 
Glad  my  eyes,  and  warm  my  heart 

3.  Visit,  then,  this  soul  of  mine, 
Pierce  the  gloom  of  sin  and  grief; 
Fill  me,  Radiancy  divine  1 
Scatter  all  my  unbelief: 

More  and  more  thyself  display, 
Shining  to  the  perfect  day. 

C.  Wesley. 

206.  t.  249 

WE  bow  before  thy  throne, 
Jesus,  :||:  and  thee  alone 
Our  God  and  Saviour  own: 
While  pilgrims  here  on  earth  we  are, 
We  to  thy  courts  will  oft  repair, 
To  oflVr  prayer  and  praise: 
O  God  of  Grace, 
Thy  saving  name  we  bless. 

12.    Again  we  raise  the  strain, 
Worthy  :ji:  the  Lamb  once  slain, 


THE  HOLY  GHOST. 


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For  evermore  to  reign  :  (more, 
Thee,  Christ,  God  bless'd  for  ever- 
Our  lips  confess,  our  hearts  adore  : 

Honour  and  majesty 

Be  given  to  thee 

Now  and  eternally. 

207.  t.  22. 

COME, worship  at  ImmanuePs  feet ; 
Behold  in  him  what  wonders  meet: 
Words  are  too  feeble  to  express 
His  worth,  his  glory,  or  his  grace. 

2.  He  is  the  Head ;  each  member 

lives, 
And  owns  the  vital  power  he  gives ; 
The  saints  below,  and  saints  above, 
Join'd  by  his  Spirit  and  his  love. 

3.  He  is  the  Vine;  his  heavenly  root 
Supplies  each  branch  with  life  and 

fruit: 


0  may  a  lasting  union  join 

My  soul  to  Christ  the  living  Vine. 

4.  He  is  the  Rock;   how  firm  ho 

proves ; 
The  Rock  of  ages  never  moves: 
But  the  sweet  streams  that  from  him 

flow, 
Attend  us  all  the  desert  through. 

5..  He  is  the  Sun  of  righteousness 
Diffusing  light,  and  joy,  and  peace : 
What  healing  in  his  beams  appears, 
To  chase  our  clouds  and  dry  our 
tears ! 

6.  Yet  faintly  to  us  mortals  here 
His  glory,  grace,  and  worth  appeal  * 
His  beauties  we  shall  clearly  trace, 
When  we  behold  him  face  to  face. 
Watts. 


«■♦•»■►■ 


XII.  THE  HOLY  GHOST,  HIS  GIFTS  AND  OPERATIONS. 


208.* 


t.  203. 


COME,    Holy  Ghost,    come,   Lord 

our  God, 
And  shed  thy  heavenly  gifts  abroad 
On  us,  and  unto  every  heart 
True  faith  and  fervent  love  impart: 
0  Lord,  who  by  thy  heavenly  light, 
Hast  call'd  thy  church  from  sinful 

night, 
Out  of  all  nations,  tribes  and  places ; 
To    thee   we    render   thanks    and 


praises: 


Hallelujah.  :||: 


2  Thou  Light  divine,  most  gracious 
Revive  us  by  thy  holy  word,  (Lord, 
And  teach  thy  flock  in  truth  to  call 
On  God,  the  father  of  us  all : 


From  all  strange  doctrines  us  pre- 
serve, 
No  other  master  may  we  serve, 
But  Christ, who  is  our  only  Saviour: 
In  him  we  will  confide  for  ever : 

Hallelujah.  :||: 

3.  0  Holy  Ghost,  kind  Comforter, 
Help    us   with   watchfulness   and 

prayer, 
'Midst  various  trials  thee  to  obey, 
And  never  from  the  truth  to  stray: 
0  Lord,  by  thy  almighty  grace, 
Prepare  us  so  to  run  our  race, 
That  we  by  thy  illumination, 
May  gain  heaven's  glorious  habi- 
tation : 

Hallelujah.  :||: 
Robert  of  Franco,  Luther. 


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THE  HOLY  GHOST. 


209.* 


T.  4. 


0  SPIRIT  of  grace, 

Thy  kindness  we  trace, 

In  showing  to  us  (Christ's  cross. 
That  life  and  salvation  proceed  from 
2.  In  darkness  we  stray'd, 

Until  we  were  led 

By  thee  to  believe  (receive. 

That  Jesus,  our  Saviour,  will  sinners 

8.  Our  hearts  thou  didst  cheer, 

Dispelling  all  fear; 

We  humbly  could  claim  (name. 
Salvation  and  pardon  in  Jesus'  dear 

4.  Grant  us  to  obey 

Thy  teaching,  we  pray, 

0  spirit  of  love,  (to  prove. 

And  thankful  to  thee  for  thy  mercies 

6.  We  wish  to  afford 

To  Jesus  our  Lord, 

For  his  bitter  pain,  (chosen  train. 
Joy,  honour,  and  glory,  midst  his 
6.  0  therefore  impart 

Thyself  to  each  heart, 

That  thus  we  may  show, 
In  our  whole  behaviour,  that  Jesus 
we  know. 

Z.  and  others. 

210.  t.  14. 

COME,    blessed   Spirit,    gracious 
Lord, 

Tby  power  to  us  make  known; 
Strike  with  the  hammer  of  thy  word, 

And  break  each  heart  of  stone. 

2.  Give  us  ourselves  and  Christ  to 
In  this  our  gracious  day ;   (know, 

Repentance  unto  life  bestow, 

Christ's  pardoning  love  display. 

3.  Convince  us  first  of  unbelief, 
And  freely  then  release  ; 

Fill  every  soul  with  sacred  grief, 
And  then  with  sacred  peace. 


4.  Show  us  our  poverty,  relieve 
And  then  enrich  the  poor ; 

The  knowledge  of  our  sickness  give, 
The  knowledge  of  our  cure. 

5.  A  blessed  sense  of  guilt  impart, 
And  then  remove  the  load ; 

Trouble,    then    lead   the    troubled 

To  Christ's  atoning  blood,   (heart 

Wesley 

211.  t.  14. 

0  HOLY  Ghost,  eternal  God, 
Descending  from  above,    (blood, 

Thou  fill'st  the  soul  thro'  Jesus' 
With  faith,  and  hope,  and  love. 

2.  Thou  comfortest  the  heavy  heart, 
By  sin  and  grief  oppress'd ; 

Thou  to  the  dead  dost  life  impart, 
And  to  the  weary,  rest. 

3.  Thy  sweet  communion  charms 

the  soul, 
And  gives  true  peace  and  joy ; 
Which   Satan's    power   can   ne'er 
control, 
Nor  all  his  wiles  destroy. 

4.  Let  no  false  comfort  lift  us  up 
To  confidence  that's  vain ; 

Nor  let   their  faith   and   courage 
droop, 
Who  love  the  Lamb  once  slain. 

6.  Breathe  comfort,  where  distress 

abounds, 
0  make  our  conscience  clean ; 
And  heal,   with  balm  from  Jesus' 

wounds, 
The  festering  sores  of  sin. 

6.  Vanquish  our   lusts,  our  pride 
remove, 
Take  out  the  heart  of  stone  ; 
Show   us    the    Father's   boundlcsi 
love, 
The  merits  of  the  Son. 


THE  HOLY  GHOST. 


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7.  The  Father  sent  his  Son  to  die; 

The  willing  Son  obey'd : 
The  witness  Thou  to  ratify 

The  purchase  Christ  hath  made. 
J.  Hart. 

212.     t.  582,  or  595. 

COME  Holy  Spirit  come, 
Let  thy  bright  beams  arise ; 

Dispel  the  darkness  from  our  minds, 
And  open  all  our  eyes. 

2.  Revive  our  drooping  faith, 
Our  doubts  and  fears  remove ; 

And  kindle  in  our  breasts  the  flame 
Of  never-ceasing  love. 

3.  Convince  us  of  our  sin, 
Then  lead  to  Jesus'  blood ; 

And  to  our  stubborn  hearts  reveal 
The  hidden  love  of  God. 

4.  'Tis  thine  to  cleanse  the  heart, 
To  sanctify  the  soul, 

To  pour  fresh  life  on  every  part, 
And  new-create  the  whole. 

6.  If  thou,  0  Comforter, 
Thine  influence  withdraw, 

"What  easy  victims  soon  we  fall 
To  conscience  and  the  law! 

6.  No  longer  burns  our  love ; 
Our  faith  and  courage  fail ; 

Our  sin  revives,  and  death  and  hell 
Our  feeble  souls  assail. 

7.  Dwell  therefore  in  our  hearts ; 
Our  minds  from  bondage  free: 

Then  shall  we  know,   and  praise, 
and  love 
The  Father,  Son,  and  Thee. 

J.  Hart. 


213.* 


T.  5$. 


THOU   Comforter   and   Guide    of 

Jesus'  train,  (dain, 

Who  dost  thyself  hia  ministers  or- 


Look  on  us  in  mercy,  grant  us  thy 

favour,  (ever, 

Our  souls  and  bodies  we  devote  for 

0  Lord,  to  thee. 

2.  0  thou  life-giving  stream,   the 

earth  o'erflow,  (break  through: 
Whatever  would  obstruct  thy  course 
0  most  gracious  Spirit,  hear  our 

petition,  (trition, 

Teach  all  to  turn  to  Jesus  with  con- 
That  they  may  live. 

3.  We   pray  thee  fill  us   all  with 

Jesus'  love,  (prove : 

That  we  may  in  his  service  faithful 
Teach  us  to  esteem  it  the  greatest 

favour, 
With   humble,    contrite   hearts   to 

serve  our  Saviour 

Till  we  shall  rest. 

4.  Unto  Christ's   congregation  in 

each  place 
Grant,   'midst   all   trials,   comfort, 

peace,  and  grace: 

0  may  all  believers,  in  every  station. 

Rejoice  in  Jesus  and  in  his  salvation, 

God  Holy  GhosU 

z. 


214. 


t.  341. 


THOU  promis'd  Comforter, 

Fruit  of  the  Saviour's  prayer, 
Thee  the  world  cannot  receive ; 

Thee  they  neither  know  nor  see; 
Dead  is  all  the  life  they  live, 

Dark  their  light,  while  void  of 
thee. 

2    Yet  I  enjoy  thy  grace, 

Thro'  Christ,  my  righteousness; 
Mine  the  gifts  thou  dost  impart, 

Mine  the  unction  from  above ; 
Pardon  written  on  my  heart, 

Light,  and  life,  and  joy,  and  love 


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THE  HOLY  GHOST. 


3.  Thee  I  exult  to  feel, 
Thou  in  ray  heart  dost  dwell ; 

There  thou  bear'st  thy  witness  true, 
Shed'st  the  love  of  God  abroad : 

I,  in  Christ,  a  creature  new, 
I,  even  I,  am  born  of  God. 

4.  Thy  gifts,  blest  Comforter, 
I  glory  to  declare  : 

Sweetly  sure  of  grace  I  am, 
Pardon  to  my  soul  applied, 

Interest  in  the  spotless  Lamb ; 
Dead  for  all,  for  me  he  died. 

5.  Thou  art  thyself  the  Seal; 
I  more  than  pardon  feel : 

Peace,  unutterable  peace, 

Joy,  that  ages  ne'er  can  move, 

Faith's  assurance,  hope's  increase, 
All  the  confidence  of  love. 

6.  Pledge  of  the  promise  given, 
My  antepast  of  heaven, 

Earnest  thou  of  joys  divine, 
Joys  divine  on  me  bestow'd ; 

Heaven  and  Christ  and  all  are  mine, 
I'm  through  thee  an  heir  of  God. 

7.  Thou  art  my  inward  Guide, 
I  ask  no  help  beside; 

Holy  Ghost,  on  thee  I  call, 
Weak  as  helpless  infancy; 

Weak  I  am,  yet  cannot  fall, 

Stay'd  by  faith,  and  led  by  thee. 


215. 


t.  582. 


SPIRIT  of  truth,  come  down, 
Reveal  the  things  of  God, 

Make  thou  to  us  Christ's  Godhead 
known, 
Apply  his  precious  blood: 
II is  merits  glorify, 
That  each  may  clearly  Bee, 

Jesus,  who  did  for  sinners  die, 
Hath  surely  died  for  me. 


2.  No  man  can  truly  say 
That  Jesus  is  the  Lord, 

Unless  thou  take  the  veil  away, 
And  breathe  the  living  word : 
Then,  only  then  we  feel 
Our  interest  in  his  blood, 

And  cry  with  joy  unspeakable, 
"Thou  art  my  Lord,  my  God." 

3.  0  that  the  world  might  know 
The  all-atoning  Lamb : 

Spirit  of  faith,  descend  and  show 
The  virtue  of  his  name : 
The  grace  which  all  may  find, 
The  saving  power  impart ; 

0  testify  to  all  mankind, 
And  speak  in  every  heart. 


216. 


T.14 


COME,  Holy  Spirit,  on  us  breaths 
With  all  thy  quickening  powers ; 
Kindle  our  love,  confirm  our  faith, 
Warm  these  cold  hearts  of  ours. 

2.  Assure  my  conscience  of  her 
In  the  Redeemer's  blood  ;  (part 
And  bear  thy  witness  in  my  heart, 
That  I  am  born  of  God. 

3.  Thou  art  the  Earnest  of  his  love, 
The  Pledge  of  joys  to  come : 

0  lead  us,  that  we  may  above 
Obtain  our  lasting  home. 

Watu. 


217. 


t.  595. 


LORD  God,  the  Holy  Ghost, 

In  this  accepted  hour, 
As  on  the  day  of  Pentecost, 

Descend  in  all  thy  power: 
We  meet  witli  one  accord 

In  our  appointed  place, 
And  wait  the  promise  of  our  Lord, 

The  Spirit  of  all  grace. 

2.   Like  mighty,  rushing  wind 
Upon  the  waves  beneath, 


TilE  HOLY  GHOST. 


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Move  with  one  impulse  every  mind, 
One  soul,  one  feeling  breathe : 

The  young,  the  old  inspire 

With  wisdom  from  above  ;    (fire, 

And  give  us  hearts  and  tongues  of 
To  pray,  and  praise,  and  love. 

3.   Spirit  of  light,  explore 

And  chase  our  gloom  away, 
With  lustre  shining  more  and  more 

Unto  the  perfect  day ! 
Spirit  of  truth,  be  thou 

In  life  and  death  our  guide ! 
0,  Spirit  of  adoption,  now 

May  we  be  sanctified  ! 

Montgomery. 

218.  t.  14. 

COME,  Holy  Ghost,  our  souls  in- 
spire, 

Let  us  thine  influence  prove ; 
Source  of  the  old  prophetic  fire, 

Fountain  of  life  and  love. 

2.  Open  the  hearts  of  all  who  hear, 
To  make  the  Saviour  room; 

Now  let  us  find  redemption  near, 
Let  faith  by  hearing  come. 

Congregational  H.  B. 

219.  t.79. 

BREATHE  on  these  bones  so  dry 

and  dead, 
God  Holy  Ghost,  thy  influence  shed 
In  all  our  hearts  abroad:  (abounds: 
Point   out  the   place  where   grace 
Direct  us  to  the  bleeding  wounds 
Of  Jesus,  our  incarnate  God. 

2.  Convince  us  that  the  Lamb  was 

slain 
For  us,  and  to  our  minds  explain 
The  mystery  of  the  cross: 
To  know,  and  to  be  found  in  him, 
Let  us  our  highest  gain  esteem: 
And  for  it  count  all  things  but  loss. 
Hart. 


220. 


T.  14. 


COME,  Holy  Ghost,  eternal  God, 

Proceeding  from  above, 
Both  from  the  Father  and  the  Son; 

Thou  God  of  peace  and  love. 

2.  Thou  art  the  only  Comforter 
In  all  our  soul's  distress ; 

Thou  showest  us  our  unbelief, 
And  Christ's  redeeming  grace. 

3.  Thou  dost  thy  sanctifying  gift9 
Unto  the  church  impart ; 

Writest  God's  holy,  precious  law 
On  each  believer's  heart. 

4.  Thy  holy  unction  power  affords 
The  gospel  to  proclaim : 

By  thee  enabled,  we  set  forth 
Salvation  in  Christ's  name. 

5.  Assist   and    strengthen   us,    0 

Lord, 
Thou  know'st  we  all  are  frail ; 
Grant,   neither  Satan,  world,  nor 

flesh, 
May  o'er  Christ's  flock  prevail. 

6.  Cause  all  disharmony  and  strife 
In  Christendom  to  cease  ; 

And  give  to  all  the  flocks  of  Christ 
Love,  union,  truth,  and  peace. 


221* 


T.22. 


0  COMFORTER,  God  Holy  Ghost, 
Thou    heavenly   gifts    on   us   be- 

stow'st ; 
The  pledge  of  our  salvation  art, 
And   bear'st   thy   witness    in    our 
heart. 

2.  The  sheep  of  Jesus  which  were 

lost, 
Thou  callest,  teaching  them  to  trust 
For  help,  forgiveness,  peace,  and 

grace 
In  him,  the  Lord  ourrighteousuess. 


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3.  Thy   gladd'ning   oil   thou   dost 

impart 
To  every  poor  and  contrite  heart, 
Which  Jesus  as  the  Saviour  knows, 
From  whom  alone  salvation  flows. 

4.  The  feeble  souls  thou  dost  sus- 

tain, 
Anointest  all  the  witness  train, 
Keepest  believers  in  the  faith, 
And  art  their  guide   in  life   and 

death. 

5.  Who  can  thy  operations  trace, 
The  kindness,  patience,  truth,  and 

grace, 
Thou  showest  to  Christ's  family, 
Who  living  temples  are  to  thee. 

Bohemian  Brethren. 


222/* 


T.  230. 


THOU    great    Teacher,    who    in- 
structest 

Christ's  flock,  and  us  to  bliss  con- 
ductest, 

Who   noblest   gifts  to  grant  didst 
deign 

To  the  apostles,  thine  anointed, 

By  thee   for  that  great  work  ap- 
pointed 

To   teach,    reprove,    and    comfort 
men, 

And  freely  offer  grace 

Unto  the  gentile  race ; 
Lord  have  mercy : 

Grant  us  to  be — imraoveably 

Fix'd  on  their  ground,  upheld  by 
thee. 


223. 


T.  22. 


TO    thee,    God    Holy   Ghost,    we 

pray, 
Who  lead'st  us  in  the  gospel-way, 


Those  precious  gifts  on  us  bestow, 
Which  from  our  Saviour's  merits 
flow. 

2.  Thou   heavenly   Teacher,    thee 

we  praise 
For   thy   instruction,   power,   and 

grace, 
To  love  the  Father,  who  doth  own 
Us  as  his  children  in  the  Son. 

3.  Most    gracious    Comforter   we 
0  lead  us  further  every  day;  (pray, 
Thy  unction  to  us  all  impart, 
Preserve  and  sanctify  each  heart. 

4.  Till  we  in  heaven  shall  take  our 
Instruct  us  often  to  repeat,     (seat, 
"Abba,  our  Father,"  and  to  be 
With  Christ  in  union  constantly. 


224. 


t.  90. 


0  that  the  Comforter  would  come, 
Nor  visit  as  a  transient  guest, 
But  fix  in  me  his  constant  home, 
And  keep  possession  of  my  breast; 
Yea,  make  my  soul  his  blest  abode, 
The  temple  of  the  in-dwelling  God. 

2.  Come,  Holy  Ghost,  my  soul  in- 

spire, 
Attest  that  I  am  born  again ; 
Come  and  baptize  me,  now,  with 

fire, 
Nor  let  thy  former  gifts  be  vain : 
Grant  me  a  sense  that  I'm  forgiven, 
A  pledge  that  I'm  an  heir  of  heaven. 

3.  Grant  me  the  indubitable  seal, 
That  ascertains  the  kingdom  mine, 
That  powerful  stamp  I  long  to  feel, 

The  signature  of  love  divine: 
0  shed  it  in  my  heart  abroad, 
Fulness  of  love,  of  heaven,  of  God. 
C.  Wesley 


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XIII.    GOD'S  CALL  OF  GRACE  TO  THE  UNCONVERTED. 


225.: 


T.  217. 


MY  Saviour  sinners  doth  receive, 
Whom,  with  sin's  galling  load  op- 
pressed, 
Nor  man  nor  angel  can  relieve, 
Who  have  no  hope  to  be  redressed  ; 
Who  loathe  the  world  and  all  its 
ways,  (grace ; 

Dread  wrath  divine  and  mourn  for 
On  whom  the  law  pronounceth  sen- 
tence, (conscience ; 
Condemn'd  to  hell  in  their  own 
Such  wretched  sinners  find  re- 
prieve, 
Since  Jesus  sinners  doth  receive. 


2.  The  fondest  mother  cannot  have 
Towards  her  darling  such  affection 
As  Jesus  show'd,  vile  man  to  save ; 
His  love  exceedeth  our  conception : 
He  left  his  throne  and  blest  abode, 
To  bear  the  sinner's  heavy  load ; 
And  since  he  thro'  his  death  and 

suffering,  (ing> 

Hath  made  an  all-sufficient  offer- 
Our  debt  is  paid,  and  we  may  live ; 
For  Jesus  sinners  doth  receive. 

3.  Now  is  his  sympathizing  heart 
A  refuge  for  the  most  distressed; 
He  freely  pardon  will  impart ; 

By  him  their  debt  is  quite  erased ; 
His  blood,  like  the  ocean  without 

ground,  (drown'd ; 

Their  sins  hath  swallow'd  up  and 
The  Holy  Gho.st  to  them  is  given, 
Who  leads   them   in   the   path  to 

heaven,  (lieve, 

And  prompts  them  always  to  be- 
That  Jesus  sinners  doth  receive. 


4.  They  by  the  Father  are  esteem'd, 
When   thus   presented  by  our  Sa- 
viour ;  (deem'd, 

Heal'd  by  his  wounds,  from  sin  re- 
They  prove  the  Father's  love  and 
favour:  (heirs, 

He  owns  them  as  his  sons  and 
And  all  he  hath  their  own  declares; 
Eternal  life  they  now  inherit, 
Procur'd  for  them  by  Jesus'  merit ; 
He  dwells  in  them,  in  him  they  live, 
Since  Jesus  sinners  doth  receive. 

5.  Might  all  his  loving  heart  but 

see,  (sion, 

And  know  his  bowels  of  compas- 
To  sinners,  straying  carelessly, 
Or  such  as  mourning  seek  salva- 
tion :  (trace : 
Him,  when  on  earth  midst  sinners 
Zaccheus  tastes  his  saving  grace  ; 
He  comforts  Magdalen  in  affliction, 
Regards  her  tears  and  deep  con- 
viction, 
Her  sins,  though  many,  he  forgives : 
My  Saviour  sinners  poor  receives. 

6.  Behold  how  he  with  Peter  dealt ; 
Tho'  deep  his  fall,  he  show'd  him 

favour : 
Not  only  when  on  earth  he  dwelt 
Was  he  a  sin-forgiving  Saviour : 
No,  he  is  still  the  very  same, 
Just,  good,  and  merciful  his  name ; 
As  he  was  in  humiliation, 
So  is  he  still  in  exaltation: 
Repenting  souls,  you  may  believe, 
Our  Saviour  sinners  doth  receive. 

7.  Come,  sinners,  come,  tho'  vile 

and  base  ; 
Returning  prodigals  he  meeteth; 


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He  freely  offers  them  his  grace, 
Them  with   a   pardoning   kiss   he 
greeteth :  (way  ? 

Why  wilt  thou  stand  in   thy  own 
Why  wilfully  be  Satan's  prey  ? 
Wilt  thou  sill's  drudge  remain  for 

ever, 
Tho'  he  appear'd  thee  to  deliver  ? 
Do  not  delay,  sin's  service  leave, 
Since  Jesus  sinners  will  receive. 

8.  Come,  ye  that  heavy  laden  are, 
Come,  weary,  void   of  self-assist- 
ance ; 

Tho'  doubting,  ready  to  despair, 
Come  but  to  him  without  resist- 
ance : 
Behold  his  heart  with  love  replete, 
Full  of  desire  the  worst  to  meet; 
Long  hath  he  sought  for  you  tho' 
wretched,  (ed : 

You  to  embrace  his  arms  outstretch- 
0  come  to  him,  believe,  and  live ; 
My  Saviour  sinners  doth  receive. 

9.  Object  not,  I'm  a  wretch  too  base, 
Too  oft  his  goodness  I  have  slighted, 
Too  often  spurned  at  his  grace, 

I,  who  was  graciously  invited : 
Is  your  repentance  now  sincere? 
Your  sorrow  genuine  ?  do  not  fear ; 
His  power  and  mercy  are  unbound- 
ed, (founded : 
None,  trusting  him,  was  e'er  con- 
He  saves  whom  none  else  can  re- 
lieve ; 
My  Saviour  sinners  doth  receive. 

10.  Think  not,  'tis  time  enough,  nor 

say,  (sure, 

God,  who  is  gracious  beyond  mea- 
Shuts  not  the  door  of  Lrr:ice  te-day  ; 
I'll  first  enjoy  some  carnal  pleasure: 
No,  God  forbid!   if  you  are  wise, 
Grace  offer'd  now,  do  not  despise: 


Who  blights  to-day  the  invitation, 
May  ever  miss  of  his  salvation: 
Come  now  to  Jesus,  come  and  live; 
To-day  he  sinners  doth  receive. 

11.  Draw  me,  a  sinner,  unto  thee, 
Thou  sinners'  Friend,  thou  gracious 

Saviour ; 
Grant  I  and  all  may  ardently 
Desire  thy  pardon,  peace,  and  fa- 
vour: 
And  when  temptations  would  assail, 
Let  thine  almighty  grace  prevail : 
May  none  who  feel  sin's  condemna- 
tion, 
Neglect  thy  generous  invitation : 
But  all  experience  and  believe 
That  Jesus  sinners  doth  receive. 

*     Fr.  Leopold  Lehz. 

226*  t.  205. 

SINNERS,  come,  the  Saviour  see, 
Hands,  feet,  side, and  temples  view; 
See  him  bleeding  on  the  tree ; 
See,  his  heart  is  pierc'd  for  you: 
View  awhile,  then  haste  away, 
Find  a  thousand  more,  and  say, 
Come,  ye  sinners,  come  with  me. 
View  him  bleeding  on  the  tree. 

2.   Who    would    still   such    mercy 

grieve  ? 
Sinners,  hear  instruction  mild; 
Doubt  no  more,  but  now  believe, 
Each  become  a  little  child ; 
Artful  doubts  and  reasonings  be 
Nail'd  with  Jesus  to  the  tree ; 
Mourning  souls  who  simple  are, 
Surely  shall  the  blessing  share. 

z. 

227.  t.  585. 

COME,  ye  sinners, poor  and  wretch- 
ed, (sore, 
Weak    and   wounded,    sick    and 
Jesus  ready  stands  to  save  you, 


OF  GRACE. 


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Full  of  pity,  love,  and  power : 
He  is  able, :  j| : 
He  is  willing ;  doubt  no  more. 

2.  Ho,  ye  needy,  come  and  welcome  : 
God's  free  bounty  glorify  : 

True  belief,  and  true  repentance, 
Every  grace  that  brings  us  nigh, 
Without  money,  :  || : 
Come  to  Jesus  Christ  and  buy. 

3.  Come,  ye  weary,  heavy-laden, 
Lost,  and  ruin'd  by  the  fall : 

If  ye  tarry  till  ye're  better, 
Ye  will  never  come  at  all: 
Not  the  righteous,  :  || : 
Sinners  Jesus  came  to  call. 

4.  Let  not  conscience   make  you 

linger, 
Nor  of  fitness  fondly  dream ; 
All  the  fitness  he  requireth, 
Is  to  feel  your  need  of  him : 
This  he  gives  you  ;  :  || : 
'Tis  the  Spirit's  glimmering  beam. 

6.  Agonizing  in  the  garden, 
Lo,  your  Maker  prostrate  lies : 

On  the  bloody  tree  behold  him, 
Hear  him  crv,  before  he  dies, 
"It  is  finish'd;"  :  || : 

Sinners,  will  not  this  suffice? 

6.  Lo,  the  incarnate  God  ascended 
Pleads  the  merit  of  his  blood: 

Venture  on  him,  venture  freely, 
Let  no  other  trust  intrude  ; 
None  but  Jesus  :  ||  : 
Can  do  helpless  sinners  good. 

7.  Saints  and  angels,  join'd  in  con- 

cert, 
Sing  the  praises  of  the  Lamb ; 
While  the  blissful  seats  of  heaven 
Sweetly  echo  with  his  name : 
Hallelujah,  :||: 
Sinners  here  may  sing  the  same. 

J.  Cennick. 


228.  t.  205. 

SINNER,  hear  thy  Saviour's  call, 

Lo,  he  now  is  passing  by ; 
He  has  seen  thy  grievous  thrall, 

Jesus  heard  thy  mournful  cry : 
He  has  pardon  to  impart, 

Grace  to  save  thee  from  thy  fears; 
See  the  love  that  fills  his  heart, 

Sinner,  wipe  away  thy  tears. 

2.  Why  art  thou  afraid  to  come, 
Or  to  tell  him  all  thy  case  ? 

He  will  not  pronounce  thy  doom, 
Nor  will  frown  thee  from  his  face ; 

Wilt  thou  fear  Immanuel  ? 

Wilt  thou  dread  the  Lamb  of  God, 

Who,  to  save  thy  soul  from  hell, 
Shed  his  own  most  precious  blood. 

3.  Think  how  on  the  cross  he  hung, 
Pierced  with  a  thousand  wounds; 

Hark,  from  each  as  with  a  tongue 
Now  the  voice  of  pardon  sounds; 

See  from  all  his  open'd  veins 
Blood  of  wondrous  virtue  flow, 

Shed,  to  wash  away  thy  stains, 
Thee  to  ransom  from  thy  woe. 

4.  Though  his  majesty  be  great, 
Yet  his  mercy  is  no  less  ; 

Though  he  thy  transgressions  hate, 
Still  he  feels  for  thy  distress : 

By  himself  the  Lord  has  sworn 
He  delights  not  in  thy  death : 

But  invites  thee  to  return ; —  (faith 
Come,  that  thou  mayst  live  b^ 

5.  Raise  thy  downcast  eyes  and  see 
What  bright  throngs  his  throne 

surround ; 
These,  tho'  sinners  once  like  thee, 

Now  have  full  salvation  found  : 

Yield  not  then  to  unbelief,    (room : " 

While   he   says,   "  There  yet   is 

Though  of  sinners  thou  art  chief,— 

Since  'tis  Jesus  calls  thee,  come. 

J.  Newton,  (adapted,) 


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229.  T.  22. 

COME,  sinners,  to  the  gospel-feast; 
Let  every  soul  be  Jesus'  guest ; 
Not  one  of  you  need  stay  behind: 
His  gospel  calleth  to  mankind. 

2.  Attend,     the      gospel-trumpet 

sounds,  *   (bounds ; 

Calls  sinners  from  earth's  farthest 
The  year  of  Jubilee  is  come : — 
Return,  yeransom'd  sinners,  home. 

3.  Come,  all  ye  souls  by  sin  opprest, 
Ye    wanderers,    who    are   seeking 

rest ;  (blind, 

The  poor,  the  maim'd,  the  halt,  the 
With  Christ  a  hearty  welcome  find. 

4.  The  message  as  from  God  re- 

ceive; (live: 

Ye  all  may  come  to  Christ  and 
0  let  his  love  your  hearts  constrain ; 
Nor  suffer  him  to  die  in  vain. 

6.  His  love  is  mighty  to  compel ; 
His   conquering    love    consent   to 

feel: 
Yield  to  his  love's  almighty  power, 
And   strive    against  your  God  no 

more. 

6.  See  him  set  forth  before  your 

eyes, 
A  precious,  bleeding  sacrifice  : 
His  offer'd  benefits  embrace, 
And  freely  now  be  sav'd  by  grace. 

7.  This  is  the  time,  no  more  delay; 
This  is  the  acceptable  day: 
Come  in,  this  moment,  at  his  call, 
And  live  for  him,  who  died  for  all. 

Wesley. 

230.  t.  22. 

SINNERS,  obey  the  gospel-word, 
Haste  to  the  supper  of  the  Lord: 
Be    wise    to    know    your    gracious 

day ; 
All  things  are  ready,  come  away. 


uds, 


2.  Ready  the  Father  is  to  own 
And  kiss  his  late  returning  son 
Ready  your  loving  Saviour  stands, 
And  spreads  for  you  his   pierced 

hands. 

3.  Ready  the  Spirit  to  impart 
Grace    to    subdue    the     stubborn 

heart,  (abroad, 

To     shed    Christ's    love     in    you 
And  witness  you  are  born  of  God. 

4.  Ready  for  you  the  angels  wait, 
To  triumph  in  your  blest  estate: 
All  heaven  is  ready  to  resound, 
"The    dead's    alive,    the   lost    is 

found." 

5.  Come,  sinners,  to  your  gracious 

Lord, 
Incline  your  ear,  and  hear  his  word: 
His  offer'd  grace  with  joy  receive, 
Hear,  sinners,  and  your  souls  shall 

live.  Wesley. 


231. 


t.  22. 


HO,  every  one  that  thirsts,  draw 
nigh. 

'Tis  God  invites  man's  fallen  race; 

Salvation  without  money  buy, 

Buy  wine,  and  milk,  and  gospel- 
grace. 

2.  Come  to  the  living  waters,  come ; 
Sinners,  obey  your  Maker's  call: 
Return,  ye  weary  wanderers,  home, 
God's  grace  in  Christ  is  free  for  all 

3.  Ye  heavy-laden,  sin-sick  souls, 
See  from  the  Rock  a  fountain  rise: 
For  you  in  healing  streams  it  rolls 
From  Jesus,  made  a  sacrifice. 

4.  Nothing  you  in  exchange  need 

give;  (hind: 

Leare  all  you  are  and  have  be- 
Thankful  the  gift  of  God  receive; 
Pardon  and  peace  in  Jesus  tind. 


OF  GRACE. 


79 


6.  In  search  of  empty  joys  below, 
Ye  toil  with  unavailing  strife: 
Whither,  ah,  whither  would  ye  go? 
Christ  hath  the  words  of   endless 

life. 
6.  To  you  he  calls,  "My  goodness 

prove, 
My  promises  for  all  are  free : 
0  taste  my  everlasting  love, 
And  let  your  souls  delight  in  me." 
Wesley. 


232. 


t.  205. 


SINNERS,  hear  the  joyful  news, 
God,  your  Maker,  is  your  friend ; 
Think  not,  that  his  wrath  pursues, 
That  his  curses  you  attend  : 
"As  I  live,"  Jehovah  saith, 
"I  do  not  desire  your  death ; 
Rather,  rather  would  I  see 
Each  poor  sinner  turn  to  me." 

2.  0  then  turn  to  him  and  live, 
Turn  to  him  with  all  your  woe; 
He  is  ready  to  forgive, 
Ready  blessings  to  bestow: 
Outstretch'd  see  his  arms  of  love, 
Haste  his  tender  heart  to  prove; 
Haste,  ye  sinners,  you  will  find 
Jesus  casteth  none  behind. 

Thos.  Dutton. 


233. 


t.90. 


YE  sinners,  in  the  gospel  trace 
The  Friend  and  Saviour  of  man- 
kind ; 
Not  one  of  all  the  apostate  race, 
But  may  in  him  salvation  find: 
His  thoughts,  his  words,  and  actions 
prove,  (love. 

His  life  and  death, — that  God  is 

2.  Behold  the  Lamb  of  God,  who 

bears 
The  sins  of  all  the  world  away : 


A  servant's  form  he  meekly  wears, 
He  sojourns  in  a  house  of  clay: 
His  glory  through  a  veil  is  seen, 
And  God  with  God   is   man  with 


3.  Behold     our     God     incarnate 
stands, 

And  calls  his  wandering  creatures 

home ; 
He   all  day  long  spreads   out  his 

hands, 
Come,  weary  souls,  to  Jesus  come: 
Tho'  ye  be  e'er  so  much  oppress'd, 
Believe,  and  he  will  give  you  rest. 

4.  Ah,    do   not   of    his    goodness 

doubt, 
His  saving  grace  for  all  is  free ; 
He  says,  "I  ne'er  will  cast  him  out, 
Who  as  a  sinner  comes  to  me ; 
I  can  to  none  myself  deny ;" 
Come,  sinners,  come;  why  will  you 

die? 


234. 


t.  151. 


SINNERS,  would  ye  be  healed? 

Then  come  to  Jesus  Christ; 
In  him  is  grace  revealed, 

Come  only  undisguis'd : 
Come  poor  and  miserable, 

Draw  nigh  just  as  you  are; 
You'll  find  that  he  is  able 

Your  losses  to  repair. 

2.   His  wounds  are  open  fountains 

To  wash  you  white  all  o'er; 
Yea,   were  your  sins   like    moun- 
tains, 

Or  sands  on  ocean's  shore: 
Believe  in  the  atonement 

By  Christ's  all-saving  blood: 
Do  not  delay  one  moment; 

Come  to  the  Lamb  of  God. 

Hutton. 


GOD'S  CALL  OF  GRACE. 


235. 


T.  90. 


WHERE  shall  my  wondering  soul 

begin, 
While  I  to  heavenly  songs  aspire  ? 
A  slave  redeeni'd  from  death  and 

sin, 
A  brand  pluck'd  from  eternal  fire ; 
How   shall    I   due    thanksgivings 

raise,  (praise  ? 

And   sound   my  great  Deliverer's 

2.   0  how  shall  I  the  goodness  tell, 
Saviour,  which  thou  hast  shown 

to  me? 
That  I,  a  child  of  wrath  and  hell, 
A  happy  child  of  God  should  be ; 
Should  know,  should  feel  my  sins 

forgiv'n, 
And  that  I  am  an  heir  of  heaven. 

8.  Outcasts  of  men,  to  you  I  call, 
Harlots  and  publicans,  believe ; 
He  spreads  his  arms   to   embrace 

you  all, 
Repenting  sinners  he'll  receive; 
No    need    of    him   the    righteous 

have, 
He  came  the  lost  to  seek  and  save. 

4.    Come,    0    my    fellow-sinners, 
come,  (weight; 

Groaning  beneath  sin's  ponderous 
He  callsyou  now,  invites  you  home ; 
Come  quickly,  ere  it  be  too  late  : 
Though   foes  protest,  and  friends 
repine,  (mine. 

He  died  for  crimes  like  yours  and 

6.    For   you    the    healing    current 
tlow'd  (side ; 

From  the  Redeemers  wounded 
Languish'd  for  you  the  Son  of  God, 
For  you  the  Prince  of  glory  died  : 
Believe,  your  sins  shall  be  forgiv'n ; 
Only  believe,  and  yours  is  heaven. 
Watts. 


236* 


t.  582 


"COME  to  me,"  saith  the  Lord, 
"All  ye  who  are  oppress'd. 

Weary  and  heavy-laden  souls, 
And  I  will  give  you  rest. 

2.  Whoe'er  to  me  will  come, 
And  offer'd  grace  receive, 

Him  I  in  no  wise  will  cast  out, 
He  shall  be  mine  and  live." 

Gregor 


237. 


t.  22. 


COME,  weary  souls,  with  sin  dis- 
tress'd,  (rest ; 

Come,    and    accept   the    promis'd 
The  Saviour's  gracious  call  obey, 
And  cast  your  gloomy  fears  away. 

2.  Oppress'd  with  guilt,  a  painful 

load,  (abroad; 

0    come,    and    spread   your   woes 
Divine  compassion,  mighty  love, 
Will  all  the  painful  load  remove. 

3.  Here  mercy's  boundless   ocean 

flows 
To   cleanse  your  guilt,   and    heal 

your  woes ; 
Pardon,     and    life,     and    endless 

peace; 
How  rich  the  gift  1    how  free  the 

grace ! 

4.  Lord,  we  accept,  with  thankful 

heart,  (part; 

The  hope  thy  gracious  words  im- 
We  come  with  trembling,  yet  re- 
joice, 
And  bless  the  kind  inviting  voice. 

5.  Dear  Saviour  !  let  thy  powerful 

love  (move ; 

Confirm  our  faith,  our  fears  re- 
And  sweetly  influence  every  breast, 
And  guide  us  to  eternal  rest. 

Mrs.  Steele* 


REPENTANCE  UNTO  LIFE. 


81 


238. 


T.  11. 


NOW  begin  the  heavenly  theme, 
Praise  ye  Jesus'  saving  name  : 

Ye  who  Jesus'  kindness  prove, 
Triumph  in  redeeming  love. 

2.  Ye  who  see  the  Father's  grace 
Beaming  in  the  Saviour's  face ; 

As  to  heaven  ye  onward  move, 
Praise  and  bless  redeeming  love. 

3.  Mourning   souls,  dry   up    your 

tears, 
Banish  all  your  guilty  fears ; 
Jesus  will  your  guilt  remove, 
Prompted  by  redeeming  love. 

4.  Ye,  who  long,  alas,  have  been 
Willing  slaves  of  death  and  sin ; 


Now  from  bliss  no  longer  rove, 
Stop  and  taste  redeeming  love. 

5.  Welcome,  all  by  sin  oppress'd, 
Jesus  Christ  will  give  you  rest ; 

Nothing  brought  him  from  above, 
Nothing  but  redeeming  love. 

6.  Sing,  ye  ransom'd,  to  his  praise, 
Tune  your  songs  to  grateful  lays ; 

Mortals,  join  the  hosts  above, 
Join  to  praise  redeeming  love. 

7.  When  his  Spirit  leads  us  home, 
When  we  to  his  glory  come, 

We  shall  all  the  fulness  prove 
Of  our  Lord's  redeeming  love. 
Countess  of  Huntingdon's  Hymns. 


XIV.  REPENTANCE  UNTO  LIFE. 


239*  T.  132. 

LORD  Jesus  Christ,  my  sovereign 

good, 
Thou  fountain  of  salvation, 
Behold  me  bow'd  beneath  the  load 
Of  guilt  and  condemnation: 
My  sins  indeed  are  numberless ; 
0  Lord,  regard  my  deep  distress, 
Relieve  my  guilty  conscience. 

2.  In  pity  look  upon  my  need, 
Remove  my  sore  oppression  : 
Since  thou  hast  suffer'd  in  my  stead, 
And  paid  for  my  transgression, 
Let  me  not  yield  to  dark  despair ; 
A  wounded  spirit  who  can  bear? 

0  show  me  thy  salvation! 

8.   When    I   review   my  mis-spent 

1  feel  a  heavy  burden  ;  (days, 
Reflecting  on  my  trespasses, 

I  scarce  could  hope  for  pardon, 

6 


But  should  be  hopeless  and  forlorn, 
Uncertain  where  for  help  to  turn, 
If  I  had  not  thy  promise. 

4.  But  thy  reviving  gospel-word, 
Which  leads  me  to  salvation, 
Does  joy  unspeakable  afford. 
And  lasting  consolation: 

This  tells  me,  thou  wilt  not  despise 
A  broken  heart,  in  sacrifice 
Upon  thy  altar  offer'd. 

5.  Me,  heavy  laden  sinner,  hear, 
Bemoaning  my  transgression ; 

To  my  complaints  now  lend  an  ear, 
To  thee  I  make  confession : 
My  longing  is,  0  wash  me  clean 
From  every  spot  and  stain  of  sin, 
Like  David  and  Manasseh. 

6.  Lord,  I  approach  thy  mercy-seat. 
And  pray  thee  to  forgive  me ; 
With  contrite  heart,  I  thee  entreat, 


82 


REPENTANCE 


Show  pity  and  receive  me : 
Cast  all  my  sins  and  trespasses 
Into  the  ocean  of  thy  grace, 
And  them  no  more  remember. 

7.  0,  for  thy  name's  sake  let  me 

prove 
Thy  mercy,  gracious  Saviour: 
The  yoke  which  galls  me,  soon  re- 
Restore  me  to  thy  favour :    (move, 
Thy  love  shed  in  my  heart  abroad, 
That  I  may  live  to  thee,  my  God, 
And  yield  thee  true  obedience. 

8.  Thy  joyful  Spirit  give  me  power, 
Thy  stripes  heal  my  diseases ; 
Apply  thy  blood  at  my  last  hour 
To  save  me,  dearest  Jesus : 
Then  to  thy  promis'd  rest  me  bring, 
That  with  the  ransom'd  I  may  sing 
Thy  praise  above  for  ever. 

B.  Ringwald. 


240.* 


t.  132. 


OUT  of  the  deep  I  cry  to  thee, 
My  God,  with  heart's  contrition ; 
Bow  down  thine  ear  in  grace  to  me, 
And  hear  thou  my  petition : 
For  if  in  judgment  thou  wilt  try 
Man's  sin  and  great  iniquity, 
Ah,  who  can  stand  before  thee  ? 

2.  To  gain  remission  of  our  sin, 
No  work  of  ours  availeth  ; 
God's  favour  we  may  strive  to  win, 
But  all  our  labour  faileth ; 
We're  'midst   our  fairest   actions 
lost,  (boast: 

And  none  'fore  him  of  aught  can 
We  live  alone  thro'  mercy. 

8.   Therefore    my  hope   is   in   his 
And  not  in  my  own  merit;  (grace, 
On  him  my  confidence  I  place, 
Instructed  by  his  Spirit:  (me 

His  precious  word   hath  promis'd 


He  will  my  joy  and  comfort  be ; 
Thereon  is  my  reliance. 

4.  Though  sin  with  us  doth  much 

abound, 
Yet  grace  still  more  aboundeth ; 
Sufficient  help  in  Christ  is  found, 
Where  sin  most  deeply  woundeth  : 
He  the  good  Shepherd  is  indeed, 
Who  his  lost  sheep  doth  seek  and 
With  tender  love  and  pity.      (lead 

Luther. 

241.  t.  79. 

THOU  God  of  glorious  majesty, 
To  thee,  against  myself,  to  thee, 
A  worm  of  earth,  I  cry ; 
A  half-awaken'd  child  of  man, 
An  heir  of  endless  bliss  or  pain, 
A  guilty  sinner  born  to  die. 

2.  Lo,  on  a  narrow  neck  of  land, 
'Twixt  two  unbounded  seas  I 
Secure,  insensible ;  (stand, 
A  point  of  time,  a  moment's  space, 
Removes  me  to  that  heavenly  place. 
Or  ever  shuts  me  up  in  hell. 

3.  0  God,  mine  inmost  soul  con- 

vert !  (heart 

And    deeply    on    my    thoughtful 
Eternal  things  impress;      (weight, 
Give    me    to    feel    their    solemn 
To  tremble  on  the  brink  of  fate, 
And  to  awake  to  righteousness. 

4.  Before  me  place  in  dread  array 
The  pomp  of  that  tremendous  day, 
When  thou  with  clouds  shalt  come, 
To  judge  the  nations  at  thy  bar: 
And  tell  me,  Lord,  shall  I  be  there, 
To  meet  from  thee  a  joyful  doom? 

6.   Be  this  my  one  great  business 

here, 
With  godly  jealousy  and  fuar. 
Eternal  bliss  to  insure; 


UNTO  LIFE. 


83 


Thine  utmost  counsel  to  fulfil. 
To  suffer  all  thy  righteous  will, 
And  steadfast  to  the  end  endure. 
6.  Then,    Saviour,    then   my    soul 

receive, 
Transported  from  this  vale,  to  live 
And  reign  with  thee  above ; 
Where  faith  is  sweetly  lost  in  sight, 
And  hope,  in  full,  supreme  delight, 
And  everlasting,  heavenly  love. 

C.  Wesley,  (ad). 


242.: 


T.  14. 


0  LORD,  afford  a  sinner  light, 
In  darkness  still  I  stray ; 

Star  of  the  soul,  appear  in  sight, 
And  show  the  narrow  way. 

2.  That  way  is  holy,  Christians  true 
Alone  may  walk  therein,      (due 

Who  thro'  thy  powerful  grace  sub- 
The  world,  the  flesh,  and  sin. 

3.  Cold  is  my  love,  hence  sin  doth 

reign, 
And  grief  corrode  my  heart; 
With    things,  whose    only  fruit  is 
How  loth  am  I  to  part.       (pain, 

4.  Resolve,  my  stubborn  heart,  and 

cleave 
To  Jesus  Christ  alone: 
Would  I  all  other  objects  leave, 
The  work  at  once  were  done. 

6.  Vile  worm,  shouldst  thou  refuse 
Devoted  unto  him,  (to  be 

Who  died  upon  the  cross  for  thee, 
And  did  thy  soul  redeem  ? 

6.  Redeeming   Lord,    0    be    thou 

mine, 
My  Saviour,  Sun,  and  Shield, 
Thy  blood  and  death  have  made  me 
To  thee  myself  I  yield,     (thine, 

7.  Mould  me  as  clay,  and  fashion 
A  vessel  to  thy  praise,  (me 


Adorn'd  with  righteousness  by  thee, 
And  sanctified  through  grace:  — 

8.  So  shall  I  walk  the  narrow  way 
By  thee,  my  Day-star,  led : 

And  love  divine,  thy  heavenly  ray. 
Shall  o'er  my  path  be  shed. 

Buchfelder 


243. 


T.  14. 


THE  Lord  first  empties  whom  he 

fills, 
Casts  down  whom  he  would  raise; 
He  quickens,  when  tne  letter  kills, 
Exalting  thus  his  praise. 

2.  All  fears  and  terrors,  when  he 
At  once  must  disappear;  (smiles, 
The  bruis'd  and  wounded  heart  he 

heals, 
And  feeds  with  heavenly  cheer. 

3.  When   he   applies   his    paling 

blood 
Unto  a  sin-sick  soul,  (good, 

This  balsam,  powerful,  precious, 
Ne'er  fails  to  make  it  whole. 

4.  He  freely  laid  his  majesty 
And  all  his  glory  by, 

That  our  wants  thro'  his  poverty 
He  richly  might  supply. 

5.  He's  full  of  grace  and  truth  iu- 
Of  peace,  of  life  and  light;  (deed, 
To  all,  that  helpless  sinners  need, 
He  gives  thy  soul  a  right. 

6.  Tho'    heaven's   his    throne,    he 

came  from  thence 
To  seek  and  save  the  lost;  (pense, 
Whate'er  might   be   the  vast   ex- 
His  love  would  bear  the  cost. 

7.  On  us  he  spent  his  life  and  blood, 
Our  losses  to  retrieve  ;  (g°0(i 
Mankind's  redemption  now  holds 
For  sinners  who  believe. 

Erskino. 


84 


REPENTANCE 


244.     t.  96,  or  90. 
THE  Lord  descended  from  above, 
Our  loss  of  Eden  to  retrieve ; 
0  God  of  mercy,  grace  and  love, 
If  all  the  world  in  thee  may  live, 
In  me  a  quickening  spirit  be, 
And  witness  thou  hast  died  for  me. 

2.  Thou  loving,  all-atoning  Lamb, 
By  all  thy  pain  and  agony,   (shame, 
Thy  bloody  sweat,  thy  grief  and 
Thy  cross  and  passion  on  the  tree, 
Thy  meritorious  death,  I  pray, 
Take  all,  take  all  my  sins  away. 

3.  I'll   be   like   Magdalen   at   thy 

feet,  (tears ; 

And  humbly  bathe  them  with  my 
The  story  of  thy  love  repeat 
In  every  mourning  sinner's  ears  ; 
That  all  may  hear  the  joyful  sound, 
Since  I,  ev'n  I,  have  mercy  found. 
C.  Wesley. 


245. 


T.  14. 


IN  thee,  0  Christ,  is  all  my  hope, 
My  comfort's  all  in  thee ; 

Since  I'm  assur'd  thy  mercy's  nigh, 
And  that  thou  stand'st  by  me. 

2.  Me,  nor  the  saints  on  earth  can 

help, 
Nor  angels  near  the  throne : 
To  thee  I  run,  thy  help  to  find, 
In  thee  I  trust  alone. 

3.  I  feel  the  load  of  sin  so  vast, 
It  sinks  me  to  the  grave : 

But  let  thy  blood  wash  out  my  sins, 
Since  me  thou  cam'st  to  save. 

4.  Cloth'd  in  thy  righteousness  di- 
0  may  I  see  thy  face;  (vino, 

And  have  the  witness  from  above, 
That  I'm  restor'd  by  grace. 

6.  On  me,  thy  helpless  worm,  0 
A  living  faith  bestow  ;        (Lord, 


That  I  thy  mercy,  truth,  and  love, 
May  by  experience  know. 


246. 


t.  205. 


LONG  I  strove  my  God  to  love, 

Long  I  strove  his  laws  to  keep, 
Fain  would  fix  my  thoughts  above, 

Faintly  hop'd  I  was  his  sheep: 
But  my  striving  all  prov'd  vain, 
Still  I  found  my  heart  in  pain; 
Yet  ne'er  all  my  vileness  saw, 
Till  declar'd  accurs'd  by  law. 

2.  When  with  sense   of  guilt  op- 

press'd 

All  my  soul  was  sunk  in  fear, 
Pain  and  anguish  filled  my  breast; 

Then  did  Jesus  Christ  appear: 
Not  with  vengeance  in  his  eyes, 
No,  but  as  a  sacrifice 
Acceptable  unto  God ; 
Glorious  offering,  precious  blood! 

3.  He  was  offer'd  on  the  tree, 
Jesus,  the  unspotted  Lamb; 

Worthy  truth,  great  mystery! 

By  his  blood  salvation  came : 
By  his  stripes  my  wounds  are  heal'd, 
By  his  death  God's  love  reveal'd  ; 
We,  once  strangers  far  from  God, 
Are  brought  nigh  by  Jesus'  blood. 
Vincy, 

247.     t.  581,  or  83. 

SAVIOUR  of  thy  chosen  race. 
View    me    from    thy    heavenly 
throne; 

Give  the  sweet  relenting  grace. 
Soften  thou  this  heart  of  stone: 

Stone  to  flesh,  0  God,  convert, 

Cast  a  look,  and  break  my  heart. 

2.    By  thy  Spirit  me  reprove, 
All  my  inmost  sins  reveal ; 

Sins  against  thy  lijrht  and  love 
Let  me  see,  and  let  me  feel ; 


UNTO  LIFE. 


85 


Bins,  that  crucified  my  God, 
Sins,  for  which  he  shed  his  blood. 

3  Jesus,  seek  thy  wandering  sheep, 

Make  me  restless  to  return ; 
Bid  me  look  on  thee  and  weep, 

Bitterly  as  Peter  mourn: 
Till  I  can,  by  grace  restor'd, 
Say,   "Thou  know'st  I  love  thee, 

Lord." 
4.  Might  I  in  thy  sight  appear, 

As  the  publican,  distress'd ; 
Stand,  not  daring  to  draw  near, 

Smite  on  my  unworthy  breast; 
litter  the  poor  sinner's  plea, 
"God,  be  merciful  to  me." 

6.   Ah,  remember  me  for  good, 
Passing  thro'  this  mortal  vale ; 

Show  me  thy  atoning  blood, 

When  my  strength  and  courage 

Let  me  oft  in  spirit  see  (fail : 

Jesus,  crucified  for  me. 

C.  J.  Latrobe. 


248. 


t.  582. 


AH,  whither  should  1  go, 
Burden'd,  and  sick,  and  faint  ? 

To  whom  should  I  my  trouble  show, 
And  pour  out  my  complaint  ? 
My  Saviour  bids  me  come, 
Ah,  why  should  I  delay  ? 

He  calls  the  weary  sinner  home, 
And  yet  from  him  I  stray. 

2.  What  is  it  keeps  me  back, 
From  which  I  cannot  part? 

Which  will  not  let  my  Saviour  take 
Possession  of  my  heart  ? 
Some  cursed  thing  unknown 
Must  surely  lurk  within, 

Some  idol,  which  I  will  not  own, 
Some  secret  bosom-sin. 

3.  Jesus,  the  hindrance  show, 
Which  I  have  fear'd  to  see ; 

Yea,  let  me  now  consent  to  know 


What  keeps  me  back  from  thee: 
Searcher  of  hearts,  in  mine 
Thy  trying  power  display  ; 
Into  its  darkest  corners  shine, 
And  take  the  veil  away. 

4.  I  now  believe;  in  thee 

Compassion  reigns  alone: 
According  to  my  faith,  to  me 

0  let  it,  Lord,  be  done: 

In  me  is  all  the  bar, 

Which  thou  wouldst  fain  remove 
Remove  it,  then  shall  I  declare, 

That  thou,  0  God,  art  love. 


249. 


T.582 


0  LORD,  how  vile  am  I, 

Unholy  and  unclean! 
How  can  I  venture  to  draw  nigh 

With  such  a  load  of  sin  ? 

And  must  I  then  indeed 

Sink  in  despair  and  die? 
Fain  would  I  hope  that  thou  didst 

For  such  a  wretch  as  I.     (bleed 

2.  That  blood  which  thou  hast  spilt, 

That  grace  which  is  thine  own, 
Can  cleanse  the  vilest  sinner's  guilt, 

And  soften  hearts  of  stone : 

Low  at  thy  feet  I  bow, 

0  pity  and  forgive  : 
Here  will  I  lie,  and  wait  till  thou 

Shalt  bid  me  rise  and  live. 

J.  Newton 


250. 


T.  14 


APPROACH,  my  soul,  the  mercy- 
seat, 

Where  Jesus  answers  prayer ; 
There  humbly  fall  before  his  feet, 

For  none  can  perish  there. 

2.   Thy  promise  is  my  only  plea, 
With  this  I  venture  nigh  ; 

Thou  callest  burden'd  souls  to  thee, 
And  such,  0  Lord,  am  I. 


86 


REPENTANCE 


3.  Bow'd  down  beneath  a  load  of 
By  Satan  sorely  prest ;  (sin, 

By  war  without,  and  fears  within, 
I  come  to  thee  for  rest. 

4.  Be  thou  my  shield  and  hiding- 

place  ! 
That,  shelter'd  near  thy  side, 
[  may  my  fierce  accuser  face, 
And  tell  him,  Thou  hast  died. 

5.  Oh  wondrous  love!  to  bleed  and 
To  bear  the  cross  and  shame,  (die, 

That  guilty  sinners,  such  as  I, 
Might  plead  thy  gracious  name. 

6.  "Poor  tempest-tossed  soul,  be 

still, 
My  promis'd  grace  receive  :" 
'Tis  Jesus  speaks — I  must,  I  will, 
1  can,  I  do  believe. 

J.  Newton. 


251. 


T.14. 


THE  mist  before  my  eyes  remov'd, 
With  wonder  struck  I  see, 

Dear  Lord,  the  black,  the  numerous 
crimes, 
By  which  I  've  grieved  thee. 

2.  These  were  the  unrelenting  foes, 
Which  made  thee  groan  and  cry: 

Which  made  thee  shed  thy  precious 
And  bow  thy  head  and  die.  (blood, 

3.  Thy  love  hath  thaw'd  my  frozen 

heart, 
And  caus'd  my  tears  to  flow ; 
I  now  abhor  that  monster,  Sin, 
And  shun  him  as  my  foe. 

4.  I  trust  my  guilt  was  done  away, 
By  my  incarnate  God, 

Who  felt,  to  atone  for  man's  offence, 
The  sin-avenging  rod. 

252.  t.  11. 

HEAR,  0  Jesus,  my  complaints, 
Known  to  thee  are  all  my  wants: 


Self-convicted,  self-abhorr'd, 
I  approach  thee,  dearest  Lord. 

2.  Known  to  thee,  whose  eyes  are 
I  thy  love  and  pity  claim :    (flame, 
With  an  eye  of  love  look  down ; 
Help  me,  Lord,  0  help  me  soon. 

3.  Break,  0  break  this  heart  of 
Form  it  for  thy  use  alone :  (stone; 
Bid  each  vanity  depart ; 

Build  thy  temple  in  my  heart. 

4.  This  be  my  support  in  need, 
That  thou  didst  so  freely  bleed: 
All  my  joys  and  hopes  arise 
From  thy  bleeding  sacrifice. 

5.  This    confirms    me    when    I'm 

weak, 
Comforts  me  when  I  am  sick, 
Gives  me  courage  when  I  faint, 
Well  supplies  my  every  want. 

6.  Saviour,  to  my  heart  be  near, 
Exercise  thy  shepherd-care ; 
Guard  my  weakness  by  thy  grace, 
Fill  my  soul  with  heavenly  peace. 

Countess  Huntingdon's  H. 


253.* 


t.  205. 


OH  how  great,  how  rich,  how  free, 
Is  the  grace  which  Christ  bestows! 
Only  cast  your  misery 
At  the  foot  of  Jesus'  cross; 
Weeping  at  the  throne  of  grace 
Lie,  and  never  quit  the  place, 
Never  till  your  suit 's  obtain'd, 
Never  till  the  blessing 's  gain'd. 

z 


254. 


t.  16. 


NOTHING  but  thy  blood,  0  Jesus, 
Can  to  us  afford  relief; 
Nothing  else  from  guilt  release  us, 
Nothing  else  assuage  our  grief:— 


UNTO  LIFE. 


81 


2.  Nothing  eke  can  ease  our  bur- 
Jesus'  precious  blood  alone    (den  : 
Can  produce  a  sense  of  pardon, 
And  dissolve  a  heart  of  stone. 

Hart. 


255. 


T.  151. 


0  GOD  of  all  compassion, 
Attend  thy  suppliant's  cry, 

And  grant  me  thy  salvation, 
Or  I  must  faint  and  die : 

A  sinner,  but  relenting, 

O'erwhelm'd  with  deepest  grief, 

Falls  at  thy  feet,  repenting, 
0  grant  him  quick  relief. 

2.  Blest  Jesus,  gracious  Saviour, 

Great  Lord  of  all  above, 
Extend  to  me  thy  favour, 

The  gift  of  pardoning  love : 
While    strength   and    spirits   lan- 

And  feeble  hopes  decay;  (guish, 
Save,  save  my  soul  from  anguish, 

And  wash  my  guilt  away. 

256.  t.  79. 

OUT  of  the  deep  I  cried 

To  thee,  my  God,  and  sighed ; 

Hear  thou  my  voice,  0  Lord, 
Regard  my  supplication: 

1  wait  for  thy  salvation  ;        (word. 

My  hope    and   trust  are  in  thy 
2.  To  thee  I  make  confession : 
If  thou  shouldst  mark  transgres- 
sion, 


Ah,  who  could  guiltless  stand  ? 
But  mercy  interceding, 
My  Saviour's  ransom  pleading 

For  me,  I'm  sav'd  by  thy  com 
mand. 


257.31 


t.  36. 


LORD  Jesus  Christ,  if  thou  wert 

not  my  Saviour, 

Were  not  thy  blood  still  pleading 

in  my  favour,  (the  needy, 

Where  should  I,  poorest  among  all 

Find  succour  ready  ? 

2.  What  should  I  do,  a  sinner  vile 

and  wretched, 

Were  not  thy  arms  of  love  to  me 

outstretched  ?  (lation, 

But  thou  my  refuge  art,  my  conso- 

And  whole  salvation. 

Gregor. 


258. 


t.  36. 


WITH  deeply  humbled  hearts,  we 
make  confessions, 

Lord,  of  our  sins  and  manifold 
transgressions ;     (unmeasur'd 

But  thou  art  merciful,  and  grace 
In  thee  is  treasur'd. 

2.  Before  thy  cross  we  bow  with 
self-conviction, 

Bewail  our  sins,  implore  thy  bene- 
diction :  (mation 

0  grant  forgiveness  and  a  confir- 
Of  our  salvation. 


68 


XV.  FAITH. 


259* 


t.  167. 


ERE  we  know  our  lost  condition, 
Ere  we  feel  our  inbred  woe, 
And  exclaim  with  deep  contrition, 
To  be  sav'd,  what  must  I  do? 
Nought  can  yield  true  consolation, 
Vain  is  all  our  righteousness  : 
Faith  alone  in  Christ's  oblation 
Gives  the  conscience  rest  and  peace. 

2.  Living  faith,  with  clearest  vision, 
Sees  the  Lamb  upon  the  throne, 
And  in  him  a  full  provision, 
Righteousness  and  peace,  our  own: 
Then  our  days   are   mark'd  with 

blessing, 
Then  our  hearts  with  rapture  glow ; 
Streams  of  comfort,  rich,  unceasing, 
From  the  wounds  of  Jesus  flow. 

260.  t.  167. 

AS  the  serpent,  rais'd  by  Moses, 
Heal'd  the  fiery  serpent's  bite, 
Jesus  thus  himself  discloses 
To  the  wounded  sinner's  sight; 
Hear  his  gracious  invitation : 
"  I  have  life  and  peace  to  give ; 
T  have  wrought  out  full  salvation, 
Sinner,  look  to  me  and  live." 

2.  Dearest  Saviour,  we  adore  thee, 
For  thy  precious  life  and  death ; 
Melt  each  stubborn  heart  before 
Give  us  all  the  eye  of  faith:  (thee, 
From  the  law's  condemning  sen- 
To  thy  mercy  we  appeal;  (tence 
Thou  alone  canst  give  repentance, 
Thou  alone  our  souls  canst  heal. 

J.  Newton. 


261.* 


t.  22. 


IN  holy  writ  it  is  avow'd,        (God, 
That  Christ  was  Israel's  covenant 


The  church's  everlasting  Head, 
Lord  of  the  living  and  the  dead. 

2.  All  things  were  made  by  Christ 

the  Word, 
By  Christ  was  man  to  life  restor'd ; 
The  prophets,  strong  in  faith  and 

bold, 
His  coming  in  the  flesh  foretold. 

3.  Abram  rejoic'd  to  see  his  day, 
David  proclaim'd  Messiah's  sway, 
Isaiah  too  his  glory  saw, 

And  spake  of  him  with  holy  awe. 

4.  'T  is  sure  that  by  his  bitter  pain 
He  for  mankind  did  life  obtain, 
Did  for  his  church  on  earth  atone, 
And  for  the  ransom'd  round  the 

throne. 

5.  Wherefore  we  love   the   Lamb 

who  died ; 
We  glory  in  Christ  crucified  ; 
Those  who  in  him  no  Saviour  see, 
Belong  not  to  our  company. 

6.  Our  theme  within    the    church 

shall  be  (agony, 

Christ's   wounds,    his    griefs    and 
Our  theme,  when  to  the  world  wo 

call, 
His  blood,  the  ransom  paid  for  all. 


262. 


t.  22 


FAITH   comes  by  hearing   God'? 

record 
Concerning  Jesus  Christ  the  Lord  ; 
The   happy  means,   which   heaven 

hath  bless'd, 
To  bring  us  to  the  gospel-rest. 

2.  The  joyful   sound   is  news   of 

grace, 
Redemption  of  a  fallen  race, 


FAITH. 


89 


Thro'  Jesus'  righteousness  divine, 
Which  bright   from  faith  to  faith 
doth  shine. 

3.  The  promise  of  immortal  bliss 
We  have  in  Christ  our  righteous- 
ness: (bought: 

By   death    our    righteousness    he 
Faith  pleads  that  right,  but  buys 
it  not. 

4.  True  faith  receives  the  offer'd 

good,  (blood ; 

And    promise    seal'd   with   Jesus' 
Faith  gives  no  title  to  the  bliss, 
But  takes  the  Saviour's  righteous- 
ness. 

5.  In  the  Redeemer,  as  my  Head, 
The  covenant  is  established: 

In  him  the  promises  are  Yea, 
In  him  Amen,  and  not  in  me. 

Erskine. 

263.       t.  106  or  90. 

FROM  life  and  grace,  (this  we  are 

bold 
Before  an  erring  world  to  assert,) 
Nothing  one  moment  doth  withhold 
A  man,  but  his  unwilling  heart : 
In  our  dear  Lord  there  's  no  d^lay, 
Fix'd  is  his  will,  and  plain  his  way. 

2.  Should  any  one  of  serious  frame, 
That  long  hath  seem'd  to  seek  his 

face, 
His  tedious  tasks  and  trials  name, 
Preparatory  steps  of  grace  ; 
We  say,  "No,  Christ  requires  them 

not,  (wrought." 

And  this  fine  web  a  false   heart 

3,  Should  any  think  he's  so  hemm'd 
With  sin,  as  to  be  past  relief,      (in 
Alas,  he  knows  not,  that  the  sin 
Which  binds  his  soul,  is  unbelief: 
If  to  the  cross  we  lift  our  eye, 
Then  sin  and  Satan  soon  must  fly. 


4.  Ready  our  Saviour  is  indeed 
His  glorious  work  in  all  to  do : 
To  every  one  it  must  be  said, 
11  Thou  hadst  been  happy  long  ag#, 
Hadst   thou   in  faith  cast  all  thy 
care  (prayer.' 

On    Jesus    Christ,    who    heareth 
J.  Gambold. 


264. 


t.  14. 


MISTAKEN  souls,  that  dream  of 

heaven, 
And  make  their  empty  boast 
Of  inward  joys  and  sins  forgiv'n, 
While  they  are  slaves  to  lust. 

2.  Vain  are  our  fancies,  airy  flights, 
If  faith  be  cold  and  dead : 

None  but  a  living  power  unites 
To  Christ,  the  living  Head. 

3.  'Tis  faith  that  changes  all  the 

heart, 
'T  is  faith  that  works  by  love, 
That  bids  all  sinful  joys  depart, 
And  lifts  the  thoughts  above. 

4.  'T  is  faith  that  conquers  earth 

and  hell, 
By  a  celestial  power: 
This  is  the  grace  that  shall  prevail 
In  the  decisive  hour. 

5.  True   faith   obeys   its   author's 
As  well  as  trusts  his  grace :    (will, 
A  pardoning  God  is  jealous  still 
For  his  own  holiness. 

6.  When  from  the  curse  he  sets  us 
He  makes  our  nature  clean;   (free, 
Nor  would  he  send  his  Son  to  be 
The  minister  of  sin. 

7.  His  Spirit  purifies  the  heart, 
And  seals  our  peace  with  God ; 
True  holiness  nought  can  impart 
But  Jesus'  cleansing  blood. 

Watt*. 


90 


FAITH. 


265.* 


t.  37. 


TIIO'  every  child  of  God 

Is  a  new  creature, 
Vet  do  we  feel  the  load 

Of  sinful  nature ; 
Which,  if  by  faith  we  cleave 

To  Christ  our  Saviour, 
Can,  tho'  it  makes  us  grieve, 

Condemn  us  never. 

2.  He's  merciful  and  kintf 
Past  all  expression ; 

If  we  are  but  inclin'd 

To  make  confession 
Of  all  our  sinfulness, 

His  great  compassion 
Prompts  him  to  grant  us  peace, 

And  consolation. 

3.  He  grants  us,  for  our  tears, 
His  oil  of  gladness  ; 

Delivers,  heals,  and  cheers, 

Dispels  our  sadness : 
Yea,  tho'  our  bodies  die, 

His  resurrection 
Proves,  they  shall  certainly 

Rise  to  perfection. 

4    My  portion  is  the  Lord ; 

I  seek  his  favour, 
And  in  his  name  and  word 

Confide  for  ever  ;  ♦ 

Nought  in  the  world  to  me 

Can  yield  such  pleasure, 
As  to  be  found  in  thee, 

0  Christ,  my  Treasure. 

5.   Therefore  I'll  humbly  cleave 

To  my  Creator, 
Who,  that  my  soul  might  live, 

Assura'd  my  nature ; 
Redeem'd  me  by  his  blood 

And  bitter  passion  :    . 
Thanks  to  the  Lamb  of  God 

For  my  salvation. 

Gregor. 


266.*     t.  106  or  90. 

NOW  I   have   found   the   ground, 
wherein  (main ; 

Sure   my    soul's   anchor   may  re- 
Ev'n  Christ,  who  to  atone  for  sin 
Was  as  a  spotless  victim  slain ; 
Whose  mercy  shall  unshaken  stay, 
When  heaven  and   earth  are  fled 
away. 

2.  0  Lord,  thy  everlasting  grace 
Our  scanty  thought  surpasseth  far; 
Thy  bosom  yearns  with  tenderness, 
Thy  arms  of  love  still  open  are, 
Thy  heart  o'er  sinners   can't  but 

break,  (take. 

Whether  thy  grace  they  slight  or 

3.  God  in  man's  death  takes   no 

delight;  (tain 

Each  soul  may  grace  and  life  ob- 
In  him,  who  left  his  glory  bright, 
Took   flesh,    and   died,    and    rose 

again :  (berless 

And  now  he  knocks  times  num- 
At   our  heart's   door,    and    offers 

grace. 

4.  0  Love,  thou  bottomless  abyss, 
My  sins  are  swallow'd  up  in  thee , 
Cover'd  is  my  unrighteousness, 
From  condemnation  now  I'm  free; 
Since  Jesus'  blood,  thro'  earth  and 

skies, 
Mercy,  free  boundless  mercy,  cries. 

5.  By  faith  I  plunge  into  this  sea, 
Here  is  my  hope,  my  joy,  my  rest ; 
Hither,  when  sin  assails,  I  flee; 

I  look  into  my  Saviour's  breast  : 
Away,  sad  doubt  and  anxious  fear, 
Mercy  is  all  that's  written  there. 

6.  Tho'  waves  and  storms  go  o'er 

my  head,       (friends  be  gone; 
Tho'    strength,    and    health     and 


FAITH. 


91 


Tho'  joys  be  withered  all  and  dead, 
Tho'  every  comfort  be  withdrawn : 
Steadfast  on  this  my  soul  relies, 
Jesus,  thy  mercy  never  dies. 

7.  Fix'd  on  this  ground  will  I  re- 
main, 
Tho'  my  heart  fail  and  flesh  decay; 
This  anchor  shall  my  soul  sustain, 
When  earth's  foundations  melt 
away :  (prove, 

Mercy's   full   power  I  then    shall 
Lov'd  with  an  everlasting  love. 

J.  Andr.  Rothe. 


267. 


t.  14. 


HAIL,  Alpha  and  Omega,  hail, 
Thou  Author  of  our  faith, 

The  Finisher  of  all  our  hopes, 
The  Truth,  the  Life,  the  Path. 

2.  Hail,  First  and  Last,  thou  great 
I  AM, 

In  whom  we  live  and  move : 
[ncrease  our  little  spark  of  faith, 

And  fill  our  hearts  with  love. 

8.  0  let  that  faith  which  thou  hast 
taught, 

Be  treasur'd  in  our  breast ; 
The  evidence  of  unseen  joys, 

The  substance  of  our  rest. 

1.   Then  shall  we  go  from  strength 
to  strength, 
From  grace  to  greater  grace ; 
From  each  degree  of  faith  to  more. 
Till  we  behold  thy  face. 

Cennick. 


2.  But   since   my  Saviour  I  hav« 

known, 
My  rules  are  all  reduc'd  to  one ; 
To  keep  my  Lord  by  faith  in  view, 
This  strength  supplies,  and  motives 

too. 

3.  I  see  him  lead  a  suffering  life, 
Patient  amidst  reproach  and  strife ; 
And  from  his  pattern  courage  take 
To  bear  and  suffer  for  his  sake. 

4.  Upon  the  cross  I  see  him  bleed, 
And  by  the  sight  from  guilt  am  freed; 
This  sight  destroys  the  life  of  sin, 
And  quickens  heavenly  life  within. 

5.  To  look  to  Jesus  as  he  rose, 
Confirms  my  faith,  disarms  my  foes ; 
Satan  I  shame  and  overcome, 

By  pointing  to  my  Saviour's  tomb. 

6.  Exalted  on  his  glorious  throne, 
I  see  him  make  my  cause  his  own: 
Then  all  my  anxious  cares  subside, 
For  Jesus  lives,  and  will  provide. 

7.  I  see  him  look  with  pity  down, 
And  hold  in  view  the  conqueror's 

crown ;  (fore, 

If  press'd  with  griefs  and  cares  be- 
My  soul  revives,  nor  asks  for  more. 

8.  By  faith  I  see  the  hour  at  hand, 
When  in  his  presence  I  shall  stand; 
Then  it  will  be  my  endless  bliss, 
To  see  him  where  and  as  he  is. 

Newton. 


263. 


t.  22. 


BY    various   maxims,    forms,   and 

rules, 
That  pass  forwisdom  in  the  schools, 
I  strove  my  passion  to  restrain  ; 
But  all  my  efforts  prov'd  in  vain. 


269.* 


t.  22. 


WHEN  shall  I  gain  the  glorious 

dress, 
Prepar'd  to  clothe  my  nakedness  ? 
I  need  it,  Lord,  without  that  vest 
I  cannot  be  a  wedding-guest. 

2.  When  thus  I  cried  in  deep  distress, 
Christ  cloth'd  me  with  his  righteous* 
ness; 


92 


FAITH. 


And  now,  thank  God,  the  work  is 

done, 
I  put  my  Lord  and  Saviour  on. 

3.  When  Christ,  our  life,  shall  once 

appear, 
It  will  be  manifest  and  clear, 
That  his  atoning  blood  from  sin 
Hath  wash'd  and  kept  our  garments 

clean. 

Esther  Gruenbeck. 


270.* 


T.  11. 


LAMB  of  God,  who  thee  receive, 
Who  in  thee  desire  to  live, 
Cry  by  day  and  night  to  thee, 
As  thou  art,  so  let  us  be. 

2.  Fix,  0  fix  our  wavering  mind, 
To  thy  cross  us  firmly  bind ; 
Gladly  now  we  would  be  clean: 
Cleanse  our  hearts  from  every  sin. 

3.  Dust  and  ashes  tho'  we  be, 
Full  of  guilt  and  misery  y 
Thine  we  are,  thou  Son  of  God, 
Take  the  purchase  of  thy  blood. 

4.  Sinners  who  in  thee  believe, 
Everlasting  life  receive ; 
They  with  joy  behold  thy  face, 
Triumph  in  thy  pardoning  grace. 

6.   Life  deriving  from  thy  death, 
They  proceed  from  faith  to  faith, 
Walk  the  new,  the  living  way, 
Leading  to  eternal  day. 

6.  Blest  are  they  who  follow  thee, 
While  this  light  of  life  they  see ; 
Filled  with  thy  sacred  love, 
They  thy  quickening  power  prove. 

7.  Praise  on  earth  to  thee  be  given, 
Never-ceasing  praise  in  heaven; 
Boundless  wisdom,  power  divine, 
Love  unspeakable  arc  thine. 

A.  Schindler. 


271. 


t.  166. 


LORD,  we   are   thine,  since  thou 
hast  died!  (cease J 

Therefore,  ye  doubts  and  terrors, 
Jesus,  the  Morning-star,  appears, 
And    bids    my   troubled    soul   be 
peace ;  (the  load 

Which,  struggling  long  beneath 
Of  reasoning,  unbelief,  and  pride, 
At  last  the  useless  strife  gives  o'er, 
And  cleaves  to  Jesus  crucified. 

2.  Grant  me  a  deeper  hold  on  thee; 
That  at  thy  feet  I  may  remain 
A  poor  believing  supplicant, 
Still  glorying  in  thy  Jesus'  name, 
The  power  of  which,  whoever  feels, 
Will  find  himself  from  sin  set  free, 
And  all   things  which  would  e'ei 

cause  pain 
In  time  or  in  eternity. 


272. 


T.14. 


HEAL  us,  Immanuel,  here  we  are, 
W'aiting  to  feel  thy  touch  ; 

Deep  wounded  souls  to  thee  repair, 
And  Saviour,  we  are  such. 

2.  Our  faith  is  feeble,  we  confess, 
We  faintly  trust  thy  word ; 

But  wilt  thou  pity  us  the  less? 
Be  that  far  from  thee,  Lord. 

3.  Remember  him  who  once  ap- 
With  trembling  for  relief;   (plied 

"Lord,  I  believe,"  with  tears  he 
"0  help  mine  unbelief."  (cried, 

4.  She  too,  who  touch'd  thee  in  the 
And  healing  virtue  stole,  (press, 

Was   answer'd,   "Daughter,  go  in 
peace, 
Thy  faith  hath  made  thee  whole.' 

6.  Conceal'd    amid    the    gathering 

throng,  (view; 

She   would    have    shuna'd   thy 


FAITH. 


93 


And,  if  her   faith   was   firm    and 
strong, 
Had  strong  misgivings  too. 

6.  Like  her,  with  hopes  and  fears 
we  come, 
To  touch  thee  if  we  may; 
0  send  us  not  despairing  home, 
Send  none  unheal'd  away. 

Cowper. 


273.* 


t.  184. 


0  JESUS,  'fore  whose  radiation 
The  seraphim  must  cover'd  stand, 
When,  in  their  awful  ministration, 
They  wait  for  thy  supreme   com- 
mand : 

How   can    this   body's    eye,    dim- 
sighted, 
Which  by  sin's  gloomy  misery 
And  earthly  shadows  is  benighted, 
Endure  thy  glorious  light  to  see. 

2.  Yet  let  by  faith  my  penetration 
Reach  ev'n  within  the  sanctuary ; 
Tby  mercy  be  my  consolation, 
May  this  uphold  and  strengthen  me ; 
Reach   unto    me   thy  sceptre  gra- 
cious, 

Who  low,  like   Esther,  'fore  thee 

bow ; 
Say,  "I  will  be  to  thee  propitious. 
And  loving  kindness  to  thee  show." 

3.  0  Jesus,  show  thy  great  com- 

passion 
Unto  the  soul  that  pants  for  thee  ; 
Hear  thou  my  humble  supplication, 
My  God.  be  merciful  to  me: 

1  know  thou  art  with  pity  filled 
To  sinners  who  thy  mercy  crave ; 
My  pardon  by  thy  blood  is  sealed, 
I  kuow 'twas  shed  my  soul  to  save. 

4.  Jesus,  above    all   else  I'll   love 
In  thee  I  will  delight  alone;  (thee; 


Could    infinite    compassion    move 

thee 
To    leave    for    me    thy   heavenly 

throne  ? 
Then  let  my  heart  be  dedicated 
To  thee  :  fix  there  thy  residence, 
Till  I  shall  be  to  heaven  translated, 
To  see  in  joy  thy  countenance. 

5.  Lord,  while  my  faith  to  thee  as- 

cendeth, 
0  may  thy  grace  descend  to  me: 
Thou  art  my  joy  which  never  end- 

eth, 

0  fill  my  soul  with  love  to  thee : 

1  will  adore  and  love  thee  longer, 
Than  while  my  heart  its  throbs  re- 
peats; 

The  flame  of  love  shall  break  forth 

stronger, 
When   here   my   pulse   no   longer 

beats.  w.  C.  Dessler. 


274. 


t.  14. 


THOU  Friend  of  sinners,  hear  my 
cry, 

And  grant  me  my  request, 
May  I  in  thy  atonement  find 

My  everlasting  rest. 

2.  May  I  no  more  resist  thy  love, 
No  more  thy  Spirit  grieve, 

But  as  a  little  child  become, 
And  simply  thee  believe. 

3.  Faith  is  thy  gift,  thou  slaughter' d 

Lamb, 
Gain'd  by  thy  death  for  me, 
Therefore  the  privilege  I  claim, 
A  child  of  God  to  be. 

4.  Impress    this    truth   upon   my 

breast, 
That  thou  for  me  hast  died, 
That  I  in  thee  with  confidence 
For  ever  may  abide. 


94 


FORGIVENESS 


275.*  t.  184. 

WHEN  rising  winds  and  rain  de- 
scending, 
A  near  approaching  storm  declare, 
With  trembling  speed,  their  wings 
extending, 


The  birds  to  hollow  trees  repair ; 
Thus  I,  in  faith,  by  sin  oppressed, 
My  refuge  take,  0  Christ,  to  thee; 
Thy  wounds,  my  hiding  place  most 
From  every  evil  shelter  me.  (blessed, 
F.  Major. 


XVI.  THE  FORGIVENESS  OF  SINS. 


276.* 


t.97. 

and 


JESUS,    our   glorious    Head 

Chief, 
Dear  object  of  our  hearts'  belief, 
0  let  us  in  thy  nail-prints  see 
Our  pardon  and  election  free ; 
And,  while  we  view  by  faith  thy 

pierced  side,         (for  us  died. 
Call  thee  our  Lord  and  God,  who 

2.  The  doctrine  of  Christ's  blood 

and  death, 
Imparting  life  to  us  thro'  faith, 
A  mystery  is  to  babes  reveal'd, 
But    from    the   worldly-wise    con- 

ceal'd;  (is  known; 

Thereby  the  Saviour's  flock  on  earth 
Of  this  the  ransom'd  sing  before 

God's  throne. 

3   While  human  nature  doth  exist, 
While  Jesus   reigns   as  Lord   and 

Christ, 
So  long  of  the  whole  gospel  this 
From  first  to  last  the  substance  is; 
All  to  whom  God  his  counsel  doth 

reveal,  (seal. 

To  this  as  truth  divine  can  set  their 

4.  Should  any  virtuous  seem  to  be, 
Unblamable  from  infancy, 
Scarcely  by  avarice,  lust,  or  pride, 
The  world,  the  flesh,  or  Satan  tried, 


And  therefore  deem  himself  a  child 

of  God;  (takes  the  road. 

He's  poor  and  blind,  and  quite  mis- 

5.  All  those  who  by  a  beam  of  light 
Can  see  and  own  they  are  not 
But  enter  on  a  legal  strife,  (right, 
To   mend  their  former  course   of 

life,  (day  to  day ; 

And  toil  and  labour  hard  from 
Such  also  miss  to  happiness  the 

way. 

6.  But  sinners,  who  with  pungent 

smart 
Bewail  the  vileness  of  their  heart, 
Who  mourn  because  of  unbelief, 
Of  sinners    deem    themselves   the 

chief,  (eousness, 

And  cast  away  their  self-made  right- 
May  place    their   trust   on  Jesus' 

saving  grace. 

7.  To  such  he  saith,   "  Arise  and 
I  freely  all  thy  sins  forgive,    (live, 
I  have  redeem'd  thee,  thou  art  mine, 
Thyself  in  faith  to  me  resign  ; 
Obey  my  voice,  and  walk  in  all  my 

ways,  (a  place." 

1  '11  grant  to  thee  in  heavenly  realms 

8.  His  Holy  Spirit  we  receive, 
And  on  our  Saviour's  word  believe; 
We  trust  in  his  atoning  death, 


OF  SINS. 


95 


As  the  foundation  of  our  faith, 
And,  in  his  robe  of  righteousness 
array'd,  (forted. 

Are,  'midst  his  chosen,  richly  com- 

9.  The  humble  sinner's  shame  we 

feel, 
And  power  divine  to  do  God's  will; 
These  are  combin'd  in  every  heart, 
That   in   Christ's    merits    hath    a 

part ; 
No  more,  ibr  want  of  strength,  good 

motions  die, 
Since    Jesus    gives    us    constant 

victory. 

10.  We  rest  in  Christ,  and  yet  de- 
sire, (fire, 

Because  his  love  our  hearts  doth 

To  serve  his  cause  with  all  our 
might, 

And  deem  our  Saviour's  burden 
light ; 

Whene'er  we  fail,  we  think  our- 
selves to  blame ;  (name. 

If  we  succeed,  we  praise  his  holy 

11.  Should  self-complacency  take 
place, 

When  we  review  our  faithfulness ; 
We're    soon   with   inward    shame 

bow'd  down, 
Forget  ourselves,  and  freely  own, 
That  Jesus  works  in  us  whate'er 

is  good, 
And  thank  him  for  the  power  he 

hath  bestow'd. 

12.  Grace  is  the  only  wish  and 
prayer  (are ; 

Of  those  who  God's  dear  children 
They  meditate  by  night  and  day, 
How  they  may  due  obedience  pay 
To  Jesus,  who  redeem'd  us  by  his 
death ;  (faith. 

And  grace  unmerited  supports  their 

Zinzendorf. 


277.* 


t.  22. 


THE    Saviour's   blood  and  right- 
eousness 
My  beauty  is,  my  glorious  dress ; 
Thus  well  array'd,  I  need  not  fear, 
When  in  his  presence  I  appear. 

2.  The  holy,  spotless  Lamb  of  God, 
Who  freely  gave  his  life  and  blood, 
For  all  my  numerous  sins  to  atone, 
I  for  my  Lord  and  Saviour  own. 

3.  In  him  I  trust  for  evermore, 
He    hath   expung'd    the   dreadful 

score 
Of  all  my  guilt ;  this  done  away, 
I  need  not  fear  the  judgment-day. 

4.  Therefore   my  Saviour's  blood 

and  death 
Are  here  the  substance  of  my  faith ; 
And  shall  remain,  when  I  'm  call'd 

hence, 
My  only  hope  and  confidence. 

5.  For   should  I   e'er   so   faithful 

prove, 
Serve  my  kind  Lord  with  zeal  and 

love, 
And  spend  my  life  for  him  I  serve, 
Nor  e'er  from  his  commandments 

swerve;  — 

6.  Yet  when  my  Saviour  I  shall  see, 
Then  shall  I  have  this  only  plea : 
"  Here  is  a  sinner,  who  would  fain 
Thro'  the  Lamb's  ransom  entrance 

gain." 

7.  Thus   Abraham   was   sav'd   by 

grace, 
Believing  in  Christ's  righteousness ; 
And  all  the  ransom'd  saints  in  light 
In  this  blest  song  of  praise  unite : — 

8.  "All  glory,  power,  and  might 

pertain 
Unto  the  Lamb,  for  he  was  slain, 


96 


FORGIVENESS 


And  hath  redeemed  us  by  his  blood, 
And  made  us  kiDgs  and  priests  to 
God." 

9.  While  here  on  earth  I  still  re- 

main, 

This  doctrine  firmly  I'll  maintain ; 

And  both  in  word  and  deed  pro- 
claim 

The  power  of  Jesus'  saving  name. 

10.  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  all  praise  to 

thee, 
That  thou  didst  deign  a  man  to  be, 
And  for  each  soul  which  thou  hast 

made 
Hast  an  eternal  ransom  paid. 

11.  0  King   of  glory,  Christ   the 
Lord, 

God's  only  Son,  eternal  Word, 
Let  all  the  world  thy  mercy  see, 
And  bless  those  who  believe  in  thee. 

12.  Thy  incarnation,  wounds,  and 
death 

I  will  confess  while  I  have  breath, 
Till  I  shall  see  thee  face  to  face, 
Arrayed  with  thy  righteousness. 

z. 


278. 


t.  590. 


GRACE,  grace,  0  that's  a  joyful 
A  welcome  sound  to  all,        (sound, 
Who  clearly  see,  and  deeply  feel, 
The  misery  of  the  fall : 
Who   rightly  know   the   wretched 
Of  sinners  void  of  grace,        (state 
Ere  Christ  elects  them  to  enjoy 
In  heavenly  realms  a  place. 

2.   Grace,  how  exceeding  great  to 
Who,  ready  to  despair,  (those, 

Ashairrd  confess,  and  truly  know, 
How  vile  and  weak  they  are ; 
Yet  grace,  free  grace,  most  sweetly 
calls, 


"Directly  come,  who  will, 

Just  as  you  are,  for  Christ  receives 

Poor  helpless  sinners  still." 

3.  All  we,  who  are  his  people  now, 
Were  first  convine'd  of  sin ; 
Each  felt  the  plague  of  his  own 
The  leprosy  within;  (heart, 
Then  life  and  righteousness  divine 
Thro'  faith  to  us  were  given ; 
Thus  we  God's  happy  people  are, 
With  Christ  joint-heirs  of  heaven. 

4.  We  thirst,  0  Lord,  give  us  this 

day, 
To  taste  more  of  thy  grace, 
More  of  that  stream,  which  from 

the  rock 
Flow'd  thro'  the  wilderness; 
'Tis   grace   alone  that  feeds   our 

souls, 
Grace  keeps  us  inly  poor; 
And  0  that  nothing  but  thy  grace 
May  rule  us  evermore. 

Esther  Gruenbeck. 


279.* 


t.  16. 


WHEN  a  sinner  in  affliction 
Mourneth  on  account  of  sin, 
Feels  the  Spirit's  deep  conviction, 
But  no  power  of  faith  within  : — 

2.  While  the  troubled  soul  is  sigh- 

ing, 
"Where  shall  I  find  Jesus,  where?" 
And  with  tears  of  anguish  cryinjr, — 
"0  that  he  my  Saviour  were!" 

3.  In  a  moment  stands  before  us 
Jesus  with  his  pierced  side: 
Now  we  find,  that  he's  desirous 
Us  from  wrath  to  screen  and  hide. 

4.  Thus  the  soul  at  once  obtainetb 
Pardon  from  the  sinner's  friend: 
To  true  happiness  attaincth, 

And  to  life  which  hath  no  end. 


OP  SINS. 


97 


280* 


t.  14. 


WHAT  joy   or  honour   could  wo 

Polluted  as  we  are,  (have, 

If  not  the  holy  Lamb  of  God 

Our  joy  and  honour  were. 
2    Of  nothing  we  have  ever  done 

To  boast  could  we  desire, 
When  he  to  judge  us  shall  appear, 

Whose  eyes  are  flames  of  fire. 

3.  None  is  so  holy,  pure,  and  just, 
So  perfected  in  love, 

That  his  best  plea,  or  self-defence, 
Of  any  weight  could  prove. 

4.  Nor  is  there  any  other  way 
Into  the  holy  place, 

But  Christ  who  took  away  our  sins, 
His  blood  and  righteousness. 

5.  We    know    the    righteousness 

complete, 
Which  he  procur'd  for  all ; 
We  know  the  kind  reception  giv'n 
To  the  poor  prodigal. 

6.  We  know  the  Shepherd's  love, 

who  left 
The  ninety-nine  behind, 
And  thro'  the  desert  anxious  went, 
The  hundredth  sheep  to  find. 

7.  To  him  poor  sinners  may  appeal 
With  all  their  misery  ; 

The  angels  joy  to  see  them  come, 
Christ  calleth,  "Conie  to  me." 


281.* 


t.  14. 


HAPPY  the  souls  who  contrite  are, 
Them  Jesus  doth  invite, 

And  gives  to  everlasting  bliss 
A  never-failing  right. 

2.  Tho'  comforted,  they  still  distrust 
Their  own  untoward  heart; 

And  wonder,  that  the  Lord  to  them 
Such  mercy  could  impart. 
7 


3.  To  world  and  sin -they  bid  adieu, 
His  pardon  daily  prove, 

Desiring  larger  draughts  to  drink 
Of  Jesus'  dying  love. 

4.  When  thus  the  blessings  of  his 
And  merits  we  enjoy,         (blood 

Yea,  from  the  fulness  of  his  grace 
Take  daily  fresh  supply  ; — 

5.  With  pity  we  can  look  on  those 
Who  still  in  darkness  are, 

Inviting  them  to  turn  to  Christ, 
And  in  his  mercy  share. 

6.  For  we  thro'  grace  are  taught 

to  think, 
Each  sinner  that  we  see 
May  pardon,  thro'  Christ's  precious 

blood, 
Obtain,  as  well  as  we  : — 

7.  Since  Jesus'  pardon,  love,  and 

grace, 
Produce  an  humble  shame, 
And  stir  us  up  with  thankfulness 
His  goodness  to  proclaim. 


282. 


t.  14. 


WITH  glorious  clouds  encompass'd 
round, 

Whom  angels  dimly  see, 
Will  the  Unsearchable  be  found, 

Will  God  appear  to  me  ? 

2.  Will  he  forsake  his  throne  above, 
Himself  to  worms  impart? 

Answer,    thou    man    of   grief  and 
And  speak  it  to  my  heart,  (love, 

3.  In  manifested  love  explain 
Thy  wonderful  design;        (man, 

What  meant  the  suffering  Son  of 
The  streaming  blood  divine? 

4.  Didst  thou  not  in  our  flesh  ap- 
And  live  and  die  below,      (pear, 

That  I  might    now  perceive    thee 
And  my  Redeemer  know?  ^neur, 


98 


FORGIVENESS 


6  Come,  then,  and  to  my  soul 
reveal  (gnice, 

The  heights  and  depths  of 
The  wounds,  which  all  my  sorrows 

That  dear,  disfigur'd  face,  (heal, 

6.  Before  my  eyes  of  faith,  con- 

fess'd, 
Stand  forth  a  slaughter'd  Lamb; 
Array  me  in  salvation's  vest, 
And  tell  me  all  thy  name. 

7.  Jehovah  in  thy  person  show, 

A  Saviour  crucified;  (know, 

And   then   the    pardoning   God    I 
And  feel  his  blood  applied. 

8.  I  view  the   Lamb  in  his   own 

light, 
Whom  angels  dimly  see  ; 
And  gaze,  transported  at  the  sight, 
To  all  eternity.  Wesley. 


283. 


t.90. 


AND  can  it  be  that  I  should  gain 
An  interest  in  the  Saviour's  blood? 
Died   he  for  me,    who  caus'd   his 
pain?  (God? 

For  me,  to  make  my  peace  with 
Amazing  love!  how  can  it  be, 
That  Jesus  deign'd  to  die  for  me? 

2.  'Tis   mystery   all;   my   Maker 

dies;  (sign? 

Who  can  explore  his   strange  de- 
In  vain  the  highest  seraph  tries 
To  sound  the  depths  of  love  divine: 
'T  is  mercy  all ;  let  earth  adore, 
Let  angel-minds  inquire  no  more. 

3.  He    left    his     Father's    throne 

above, 
So  free,  so  infinite  his  grace; 
Emptied  himself  of  all  but  love, 
And  bled  for  Adam's  helpless  race: 
'T  ia  mercy  all,  immense  and  free, 
For  oh  !   it  found  out  sinful  me. 


4.  Long  my  imprison'd  spirit  lay 
Fast    bound    in    sin    and   nature's 

night;  (ray, 

Thine  eye  diffus'd  a  quickening 
I  'woke,  the  dungeon  flam'd  with 

light;  (free, 

My  chains  fell  oft',  my  heart  wa* 
I   rose,   went   forth,    and   follow'd 

thee. 

5.  No  condemnation  now  I  dread, 
Jesus,  and  all  in  him  is  mine : 
Alive  in  him  my  living  Head, 
And   cloth'd    in   righteousness  di- 
vine, (throne, 

Now     humbly     I     approach     the 

And  claim  the  crown  thro'  Christ 

my  own.  Wesley. 


284. 


t.  14. 


IN  evil  long  I  took  delight, 
Unaw'd  by  shame  or  fear, 

Till  a  new  object  struck  my  sight, 
And  stopp'd  my  wild  career. 

2.  I  saw  One  hanging  on  a  tree, 
In  agonies  and  blood, 

Who  fix'd  his  languid  eyes  on  me, 
As  near  his  cross  I  stood. 

3.  Sure  never  till  my  latest  breath 
Can  I  forget  that  look :     (death, 

It  seem'd  to  charge   me  with  his 
Tho'  not  a  word  he  spoke. 

4.  My  conscience   felt  and  own'd 

the  guilt, 
And  plung'd  me  in  despair: 
I  saw  my  sins  his  blood  had  spilt, 
And  help'd  to  nail  him  there. 

6.   Alas,  I  knew  not  what  I  did  ; 

But  now  my  tears  are  vain ; 
Where  shall  my  trembling  soul  be 

For  I  the  Lord  have  slain,  (hid? 

6.   A  second  look  he  gave,  which 
"I  freely  nil  forgive;  (said, 


OF  SINS. 


99 


This  blood  is  for  thy  ransom  paid, 
T  die,  that  thou  mayst  live." 

7.  Thus,  while    his  death  my  sin 
la  all  its  blackest  hue,  (displays 

(Such  is  the  mystery  of  grace,) 
It  seals  my  pardon  too. 

8.  With  pleasing  grief  and  mourn- 
My  Spirit  now  is  fill'd,    (ful  joy, 

That  I  should  such  a  life  destroy, 
Yet  live  by  him  I  kill'd. 

Newton. 


285. 


t.  582. 


NOT  all  the  blood  of  beasts, 

On  Jewish  altars  slain, 
Could    give    the  guilty  conscience 

Or  wash  away  the  stain,  (peace, 
2.   Christ,  the  true  paschal  Lamb, 

Takes  all  our  sins  away ; 
A  sacrifice  of  nobler  name, 

And  richer  blood  than  they. 

3    My  faith  would  lay  the  hand 

On  that  dear  head  of  thine, 
While  like  a  penitent  I  stand, 

And  there  confess  my  sin. 
4.  Lord,  I  look  back  to  see 

The  burdens  thou  didst  bear, 
When    hanging   on   the    shameful 
tree ; 

And  know  my  guilt  was  there. 

6.  Believing,  we  rejoice, 

Our  curse  he  did  remove;  (voice, 
We  bless  the  Lamb  with  cheerful 

And  sing  his  bleeding  love. 

Watts. 

286.  t.  151. 

HOW  lost  was  my  condition, 
Till  Je.-us  made  me  whole; 

There  is  but  one  physician 
Can  cure  a  sin-sick  soul : 

Nigh  unto  death  he  found  me, 
And  enatch'd  me  from  the  grave; 


To  tell  to  all  around  me, 

His  wondrous  power  to  save. 

2.   A  dying,  risen  Jesus, 

Seen  by  the  eye  of  faith, 
At  once  from  anguish  frees  us, 

And  saves  the  soul  from  death  : 
Come  then  to  this  physician, 

His  help  he  '11  freely  give, 
He  makes  no  hard  condition, 

'T  is  only — look  and  live. 

Newton 


287. 


T.9G 


0  THOU  who  pardon  canst  impart, 
Thy  pardoning  grace  I  long  to  feel ; 
Give  life  unto  my  lifeless  heart, 
And  my  diseases  kindly  heal: 
Hear,  Jesus,  hear  my  feeble  moan, 
And  me  as  thine  in  mercy  own. 

2.  Vain  are  all  other  helps  beside, 
Relief  from  thee  alone  can  flow ; 
Other  physicians  have  I  tried, 
Yet  only  worse  and  worse  I  grow ; 
Give  me  by  faith  on  thee  to  lean, 
And  say  unto  me,  "Be  thou  clean." 


288. 


t.  151. 


MY  Lord,  how  great  the  favour, 

That  I,  a  sinner  poor, 
Can,  thro'  thy  blood's  sweet  savour, 

Approach  thy  mercy-door, 
And  find  an  open  passage 

Unto  the  throne  of  grace: 
Then  wait  the  welcome  message 

That  bids  me  go  in  peace. 
2.  In  my  forlorn  condition, 

Who  else  could  give  me  aid? 
Where  could  I  meet  compassion, 

But  in  the  church's  Head  ? 
In  mercy,  0  receive  me, 

Thou  God,  who  nearest  prayer; 
From  every  evil  save  me, 

On  thee  I  cast  my  care. 


103 


FORGIVENESS  OF  SINS. 


3.  I'll  never  cease  repeating 

My  numberless  complaints, 
But  ever  be  entreating 

Thee,  glorious  King  of  saints, 
To  form  me  in  thine  image, 

And  fill  my  soul  with  love, 
Till  1  to  thee  my  homage 

Pay  with  the  saints  above. 

Countess  Huntingdon's  H. 


289. 


t.  22. 


THE  one  thing  needful,  that  good 
part  (heart, 

Which    Mary  chose  with   all   her 

I  would  pursue  with  heart  and 
mind, 

And  seek  unwearied,  till  I  find. 

2.  Hidden  in  Christ  the   treasure 

lies,  (price ; 

That    goodly   pearl    of    so    great 
No  other  way  but  Christ  there  is 
To  endless  happiness  and  bliss. 

3.  But  oh,  I'm  blind  and  ignorant, 
Thy  Holy  Spirit,  Lord,  I  want, 
To  guide  me  in  the  narrow  road 
That  leads  to  happiness  and  God. 

4.  My   mind    enlighten   with   thy 

light, 
That  I  may  understand  aright 
The  glorious  gospel-mystery, 
Which  shows   the  way  to   heaven 

and  thee. 

5.  0  Jesus  Christ,  my  Lord  and 

God,  (blood, 

Who  hast  redeem'd   me  with   thy 
By  faith  unite  my  heart  to  thee, 
That  we  may  never  parted  be. 

Kendall  II.  B. 


My  power  the  pardon  to  receive, 
My  faith,  is  all  divine: — 

2.  A  sinner  on  mere  mercy  cast, 

Thy  mercy  I  embrace, 
And  gladly  own,  from  first  to  last, 

That  I  am  sav'd  by  grace. 


291. 


t.  11. 


FATHER,  to  thy  sinful  child 
Though  thy  law  is  reconcil'd, 
By  thy  pardoning  grace  I  live : 
Daily  still  I  cry,  Forgive. 

2.  Though    my   ransom-price    lie 

paid, 
Upon  whom  my  guilt  was  laid, 
Humbly  at  thy  mercy-seat, 
Full  remission  I  entreat. 

3.  Lord,  forgive  me,  day  by  daj.. 
Debts  I  cannot  hope  to  pay, 
Duties  I  have  left  undone, 
Evils  I  have  fail'd  to  shun, — 

4.  Trespasses  in  word  or  thougbti, 
Deeds  from  evil  motive  wrought. 
Cold  ingratitude,  distrust, 
Thoughts  unhallow'd  or  unjust. 

5.  Pardon,  Lord! — and  are  there 

those 
Who  my  debtors  are,  or  foes, 
I,  who  by  forgiveness  live, 
Here  their  trespasses  forgive. 

6.  May  I  feel,  beneath  my  wrongs, 
Vengeance  to  the  Lord  belongs; 
Nor  a  worse  requital  dare. 

Than  the  meek  revenge  of  prayer. 


2Q0  T   |_j.     7.   Much  forgiven,  may  I  learn 

Love  for  hatred  to  return; 
THOU,   Lord,   must  for   thy   saka    Then  assur'd  my  heart  shall  be, 
forgive,  Thou,  my  God,  hast  pardon'd  me. 

It  cannot  be  for  mine ;  |  Conder. 


101 


XVII.     THE  SURRENDER  OF  THE  HEART  TO  JESUS. 


292.* 


t.  582. 


UNTO  the  Lamb  of  God, 

Who  to  retrieve  my  loss 
Became  a  man,  and  died  for  me 

Upon  the  accursed  cross; 

Unto  the  Prince  of  life, 

Who  felt  such  racking  pain, 
While  he  the  vengeance  due  to  me 

Did  willingly  sustain : — 

2.  To  him  I  wholly  give 
Myself  this  day  anew, 

As  his  reward  so  dearly  gain'd, 
His  spoil  and  purchase  due ; 
That  with  me  he  may  do 
What's  pleasing  in  his  sight, 

And   from    me  take  whate'er  him 
grieves, 
Whate'er  he  sees  not  right. 

3.  How  very  weak  I  am, 
My  Saviour  well  can  see, 

And  how  exceeding  short  I  fall, 
Of  what  I  ought  to  be: 
Compassionate  High-priest, 
To  thee  I  must  appeal ; 

My  numberless  infirmities 

0  kindly  haste  to  heal. 

4.  In  thy  most  precious  blood, 
Which  from  thy  open'd  veins, 

To  heal  my  soul,  on  Calvary  flow'd, 

1  pray  wash  out  my  stains: 
It  is  thy  daily  care, 

Thy  helpless  sheep  to  feed; 
To  purify  their  spotted  souls, 
And  gently  them  to  lead. 

6.   Me  thy  all-seeing  eye 

Hath  kept  with  watchful  care ; 

Thy  great  compassion  never  fail'd, 
Thou  heard'st  my  needy  prayer: 
This  makes  me  firmly  trust 


That  thou  wilt  guide  me  still, 
And  guard  me  safe  throughout  the 
That  leads  to  Zion's  hill,      (way 

6.   Dear  Saviour,  I  resign 

My  worthless  heart  to  thee  ; 
And,  whether  cheerful  or  distress'd, 

Thine,  thine  alone  I'll  be: 

My  only  aim  is  this, 

(O  may  I  it  fulfil!) 
Thee  to  exalt  with  all  my  strength, 

And  do  thy  holy  will. 

Esther  Gruenbeck. 


293.* 


T.  22 


0  GOD  of  mercy,  grace,  and  love, 
Thy  yearning  bowels  thee  did  move, 
To  call  me   from   death's   gloomy 

night 
Into  thy  own  amazing  light. 

2.  I  once  was  wholly  dead  in  sin, 
Wholly  corrupt  and  spoil'd  within, 
The  carnal  mind  still  bore  the  sway, 
And  hurried  me  a  slave  away. 

3.  It  caused  thee  pain,  0  Son  of 

God, 
To  see  the  purchase  of  thy  blood 
So  deeply  sunk  in  misery  ; 
And  't  was  thy  aim  to  set  me  free. 

4.  Thou  drewest  me  with  cords  of 

love,  (prove- 

Till  thou  at  last  didst  conqueror 
Till  sin's  strong  power  thou  hadst 

suppress'd, 
And  giv'n  my  weary  spirit  rest. 

5.  Now  thro'   thy  wounds  my  60ul 

hath  found  (ground  ; 

Peace,  righteousness,  and  solid 
I've  now  obtained  thro'  thy  grace 
Among  thy  ransom'd  flock  a  place. 


102 


SURRENDER  OF  THE 


8.  I  thee  adore,  my  gracious  King, 
And  joyful  hallelujahs  sing  ; 
My  eyeswith  grateful  tears  o'erflow, 
For  all  the  mercies  thou  dost  show. 

7.  Faithful  to  thee  I  now  engage 
To  be  throughout  my  pilgrimage  ; 
Accept  my  life  and  soul,  my  King, 
Fledg'd  to  thy  service  these  I  bring. 

8.  Nature's  reluctance  overrule, 
The  worldly,  carnal  mind  control ; 
0  may  I  always  have  in  view 
Not  mine,  but  thy  blest  will  to  do. 

9.  Thus  by  thy  power  I  here  shall  be 
Prepar'd  for  blest  eternity,  (love, 
Walk  with  my  God,  him  serve  and 
Till  I  shall  live  with  him  above. 

P.  H.  Molther. 


294* 


t.  168. 


OH,  at  last  I've  found  my  Saviour 
Who  laid  down  his  life  for  me; 
He  (0  undeserved  favour!) 
Own'd  me  as  his  property: 
Conscious  of  my  imperfection, 
I'll  rely  on  his  direction  : 
I  will  nothing  know  beside 
Jesus  and  him  crucified. 

2.  Others  may  seek  satisfaction 
In  this  poor  world's  vanity ; 
Meanwhile  shall  my  heart's  affec- 
On  my  Saviour  fixed  be,  (tion 
On  his  meritorious  suffering 

And  sin-expiating  offering: 
World,  for  ever  be  thou  gone, 
Leave  but  Christ  and  me  alone. 

3.  Jesus  cur'd  my  soul's  infection 
By  his  soul's  dire  agony ; 

From  his  death  and  resurrection 
Life  and  power  redound  to  me: 
By  the  virtue  of  his  merit 
1  Bhall  heavenly  joys  inherit, 
And  e'en  here  a  foretaste  have 
Of  that  world  beyond  the  grave. 


4.  Jesus  yields  me  delectation; 
When  I  'm  weak  he  strengthens  me, 
Sweetens  all  my  tribulation, 

And  supports  me  constantly : 
His  atoning  death  and  passion 
Are  the  cause  of  my  salvation ; 
Therefore  Christ  shall  ne'er  depart 
From  my  sight  and  from  my  heart. 

5.  Oh,  I'm  lost  in  deepest  wonder, 
To  think  he  shall  soon  appear 

To  receive  me  gladly  yonder, 
And  wipe  off  my  every  tear : 
Then  my  grateful  songs  and  praises 
Shall  resound  in  heavenly  places; 
Here  by  faith  to  him  I  '11  cleave, 
Jesus  will  I  never  leave. 


295.* 


t.  22. 


WE  pray  thee,  wounded  Lamb  of 

God, 
Cleanse  us  in  thy  atoning  blood ; 
Grant  us  by  faith  to  view  thy  cross, 
Then  life  or  death  is  gain  to  us. 

2.  Take  our  poor  hearts,  and  let 

them  be 
For  ever  clos'd  to  all  but  thee ; 
Seal  thou  our  breasts,  and  let  us 

wear 
That  pledge  of  love  for  ever  there. 

3.  What  are  our  works  but  sin  and 

death, 
Till    thou    thy   quickening   Spirit 

breathe ; 
Until  we  strength  from  thee  derive, 
And  in  communion  with  thee  live. 

4.  Ah,   Lord,    enlarge    our    scanty 

thought, 
To   know  the   wonders  thou  hast 

wrought; 
Unloose  our   stammering   tongues 

to  tell 
Thy  love  immense,  unsearchable. 


HEART  TO  JESUS. 


5.  First-born    of    many    brethren 
thou,  (must  bow  ; 

To    thee   both    earth    and    heaven 
Help  us  to  thee  our  all  to  give, 
Thine  may  we  die,   thine  may  we 
live. 


296. 


t.  79. 


DIDST  thou,  Lord  Jesus,  me   in- 
cline, 
When  I  was  lost  and  dead  in  sin, 
To  hear  thy  quickening  voice? 
Have  I  obtained  in  thy  blood  (God, 
Redemption,  and  found  peace  with 
And  do  I  in  thy  name  rejoice  ? — 

2.  0  yes,  I  feel  I  am  forgiv'n, 
A  foretaste  I  enjoy  of  heaven, 
Thy  Spirit  witness  bears ; 

By  faith  thy  righteousness  is  mine, 
I  'm  well  assur'd  that  I  am  thine, 
My  soul  no  condemnation  fears. 

3.  Yet  'fore   thee,  Jesus,  I   must 

own, 
I  have  not  this  salvation  known 
By  tracing  legal  ways  ;  (sin, 

Lo,  'twas  thy  power  rais'd  me  from 
Thou  didst  the  saving  work  begin; 
Thine  be  the  glory,  thine  the  praise. 

4.  May  I  be  faithful  to  thy  call, 
Surrender  unto  thee  my  all, 
Myself  to  thee  resign  ; 

"When  dangers  threaten  me  around, 
Invincible  may  I  be  found, 
And  never  from  thy  will  decline. 

6.   Me    vdth    thy    gladdening    oil 
anoint ;  (point 

The  destin'd   path   thou   dost  ap- 
Gladly  I  then  shall  tread  : 
Bedew  me  with  a  genial  shower, 
Into  my  heart  thy  influence  pour, 
And  me  with  heavenly  manna  feed. 
J.Weeley. 


297*     T.  106,  or  90. 

0  GOD,  whose   love  (immense  in 

height, 
In    depth     unfathom'd)    no    man 

knows; 
Grant  unto  me  thy  saving  light, 
Inly  I  sigh  for  thy  repose : 
My  heart  is  pain'd,  nor  can  it  be 
At  rest,  till  it  find  rest  in  thee. 

2.  Thy   gracious   call    invites   me 

still, 
How  light  thy  burden  is,  to  prove; 
Yet  I  'ui  unsteady ;   tho'  my  will 
Be  fix'd,  yet  wide  my  passions  rove ; 
Great  hindrances  obstruct  the  way, 

1  aim  at  thee,  yet  from  thee  stray. 

3.  Mere  mercy  't  is,  that  thou  hast 

brought 
My  soul  to  seek  its  peace  in  thee ; 
Yet  while  I  seek  but  find  thee  not, 
At  rest  my  spirit  cannot  be ; 
Oh,  when  shall  all  my  wanderings 

end, 
And  all  my  wishes  to  thee  tend! 

4.  Is  there  a  thing  beneath  the  sun, 
That  strives  with  thee  my  heart  to 

share? 
Ah,  tear  it  thence,  and  be  alone 
The  spring  of  every  motion  there: 
Then  shall  my  heart  from  earth  be 

free,  (thee. 

When   it    hath    found    repose    in 

298.     t.  106;or90. 

TAKE,    Lord,    all   self   from   me, 

that  I 
No  more,  but  Christ  in  me,  may 

live, 
My  vile  affections  crucify. 
Let  not  one  darling  lust  survive: 
O  may  my  heart  to  thee  aspire, 
And  nought  on  earth  but  thee  desire. 


104 


SURRENDER  OF  THE 


2.  Dear   Lord,  thy  sovereign   aid 

impart,  (care ; 

To   save   me   from   low-thoughted 
0  banish  self-will  from  my  heart, 
From  all  its  latent  mazes  there : 
And  grant  that  I  may  never  move 
From  the  blest  footsteps  of  thy  love. 

3.  Each  moment  draw  from  earth 

away  (call ; 

My  heart,  that  humbly  waits  thy 
Speak  to  my  inmost  soul  and  say, 
"  I  am  thy  life,  thy  God,  thy  all :" 
To   feel   thy  power,    to   hear   thy 

voice, 
To  taste  thy  love,  be  all  my  choice. 


299. 


t.  90. 


JESUS,  thy  light  again  I  view, 
Again  thy  loving-kindness  prove, 
And  all  within  me  pants  anew 
To  enjoy  thy  all  reviving  love: 
Again  my  thoughts  to  thee  aspire, 
Unto  thy  name  is  my  desire. 

2.   But   oh,  what   offering  shall  I 
give  (skies? 

To   thee,  the    Lord    of  earth  and 
My  soul  and  body  now  receive, 
A  holy,  living  sacrifice: 
Small  as  it  is,  'tis  all  my  store, 
More  shouldst  thou  have,  if  I  had 
more. 

8    0  may  I  never  from  thee  stray, 
Or  be  again  subdu'd  by  sin  : 
Guide  me,  my  Life,  my  Truth,  my 
Way,  (clean : 

Thy  blood  preserve  my  garments 
O  let  thy  blood  and  righteousness 
My  beauty  be,  my  glorious  dress. 

4.   Send    down    thy  likeness   from 

above, 
And  let  this  my  adorning  be  ;  (love, 
Clothe  me  with  wisdom,  patience, 


With  lowliness  and  purity: 
Than  gold  and  pearls  more  precious 
far  (star. 

And  brighter  than    the    morning- 

6.  Lord,  arm  me  with  thy  Spirit's 

might,  (name; 

Since   I   am   call'd   by   thy  great 

In   thee   my    wandering   thoughts 

unite, 
Of  all  my  works  be  thou  the  aim  : 
Thy  love  attend  me  all  my  day*, 
And  my  sole  business  be  thy  praise. 


300. 


t.  370 


"GIVE   me   thy  heart,  my  eon," 

Thus  saith  the  Lord, 
"Give  me  thy  heart,  and  listen  to 

Observe  my  ways,       (my  word  ; 

Walk  in  the  path  of  grace : 
In  following  my  direction 
I  '11  grant  thee  my  protection." 

2.  'T  is  only  this  which  Christ  of 
us  desires  ;  (quires  : 

This  to  promote  our  welfare  he  re- 
How  blest  are  they 
Who  Jesus'  voice  obey, 
And  give  their  hearts  for  ever 
To  him,  our  God  and  Saviour. 

Gregor. 


301* 


t.  376. 


O  TAKE  my  heart  and  whatsoe'er 
is  mine, 

Beloved  Jesus,  I'll  be  only  thine; 
To  thee  I'll  live, 
And  soul  and  body  give: 

My  words  and  whole  behaviour 

Be  rul'd  by  thee  forever. 

2.  But  give  thyself,  my  Jesus,  unto 
mo,  (tinually: 

And  dwell  within   my  heart   con- 
O  Lord,  remain 


HEART  TO  JESUS. 


105 


My  joy,  'midst  grief  and  pain; 
From  thee,  my  soul's  beloved, 
May  I  ne'er  be  removed. 

J.  Angelas. 


302. 


T.14. 


LORD,  take  my  heart  just  as  it  is, 
Set  up  therein  thy  throne : 

So  shall  I  love  thee  above  all, 
And  live  to  thee  alone. 

2.  I  thank  thee,  that  in  mercy  thou 
Hast  waken'd  me  from  death, 

Arous'd  me  out  of  sin's  deep  sleep, 
And  call'd  to  walk  in  faith. 

3.  Complete  thy  work  and  crown 

thy  grace, 
That  I  may  faithful  prove, 
And  listen  to  that  still  small  voice, 
Which  whispers  only  love  ; — 

4.  Which  teaches  me  to  know  thy 
And  gives  me  power  to  do;  (will, 

Which  fills  my  heart  with  shame, 
when  I 
Do  not  that  will  pursue. 

6.  This  unction  may  I  ever  feel, 
This  teaching  of  my  Lord, 

And  learn  obedience  to  thy  voice, 
Thy  soft  reviving  word. 

Storehouse. 


303.* 


T.ll. 


GRANT,  most  gracious   Lamb  of 
God,  (blood, 

Who    hast   bought    me   with    thy 
That  my  soul  and  body  be 
Quite  devoted  unto  thee. 

2.  Jesus,  hear  my  fervent  cry, 
*     My  whole  nature  sanctify  ; 

Root  out  all  that  is  unclean, 
Tho'  it  cause  me  pungent  pain. 

3.  Gracious  Lord,  I  wish  alone 
Thine  to  be,  yea,  quite  thine  own, 


And  to  all  eternity 

To  remain  thy  property. 

304* 


J.  Angel ua. 

t.79. 


LORD,  take  my  sinful,  worthless 

heart 
As  thine,  thy  grace  to  me  impart, 
And  deep  thy  seal  impress ; 
Take  me  into  thy  special  care, 
Secure  my  soul  from  every  snare ; 
Thyself  find  always  free  access. 

2.  Make  me  a  bosom-friend  of  thine, 
Upon  thy  breast  may  I  recline, 
Preserv'd  from  needless  fears ; 
And  when  this  earthly  house  I  leave ; 
Into  those  mansions  me  receive, 
Where   thou   wilt    wipe    away  all 
tears. 


305.* 


t.  166. 


DESTROY,    O    Lord,    the    carnal 

mind, 
Consume  what  is  not  right  in  me ; 
Whether  the  world    in  chains  me 
Or  silken  cords,  I  cannot  be  (bind 
Partaker  of  the  joys  of  heaven;  . 
For  thou  requirest  that  my  heart 
Without  reserve  to  thee  be  given, 
Resolv'd  for  thee  with  all  to  part 


306.* 


T.  15. 


SEARCHER      of     hearts,      thou 
know'st  thy  love 

My  heart  hath  captivated  : 
My  soul  is  closely  to  thee  join'd, 

Ne'er  to  be  separated  : — 

2.   All  thou  demandest  I  give  up, 
Lord,  without  hesitation: 

But  never,  never  will  I  leave 
Thee  and  thy  congregation. 


106 


COMMUNION 


307.  t.  184. 

0  MIGHT  we  all,  Lord  God  our 

Saviour, 
Thy  condescending  mercy  prize, 
To  accept  of  us,  (0  boundless  fa- 
As  of  a  holy  sacrifice;  [vour!) 

Of  us,  tho'  sinful,  poor,  and  needy: 
Grant  that  we  freely  unto  thee 
May  offer  up  both  soul  and  body, 
To  love  and  serve  thee  faithfully. 
J.  Swertner. 


308.  t.  590. 

PRESENT    your    bodies    to    the 
Lord, 

A  living  sacrifice, 
A  holy  offering  unto  him, 

And  pleasing  in  his  eyes: 
This  is  a  service  which  ye  owe, 

And  reasonably  due ; 
For  ye  are  not  your  own,  ye  know, 

But  Christ  hath  purchas'd  you. 


XVIII.  COMMUNION  WITH  CHRIST. 


309.* 


t.  132. 


JESUS,  thou  art  my  heart's  de- 
My  joy  and  my  salvation  ;  (light, 
Thy  presence  yields  me  day  and 
Abundant  consolation :  (night 

Thee  I  desire  to  love  and  praise, 
Since  thy  great  love  and  boundless 
Are  everything  unto  me.        (grace 

2.  Thou  art  the  Way,  thy  Spirit  is 
As  my  conductor  given  ; 

In  following  thee  I  cannot  miss 
The  path  to  life  and  heaven: 
Thy  word  be  my  unerring  guide ; 
Preserve  me  lest  I  turn  aside, 
Or  stray  from  thee,  my  Saviour. 

3.  Thou  art  the  Truth,  in  thee  are 

found 
All  things  that  are  essential ; 
Without  thee  all  is  empty  sound, 
In  thee  is  strength  substantial : 
0  Truth,  set  me  at  liberty, 
That  I  depend  on  none  but  thee 
By  whom  I  can  be  healed. 

4.  Thou   art  my  Life,  thy  power 

divine 
8hall  influence  every  motion  ; 


0  may  thy  Spirit  me  incline 
To  true,  unfeign'd  devotion: 
Thus  I  eternal  life  shall  gain, 
And  till  my  latest  breath  remain 
A  member  of  thy  body. 

5.  Lord  Jesus,  thou  my  Shepherd 

art, 
Who  diedst  for  my  transgression  ; 
When  lost,  I  caus'd  thee  pungent 

smart, 
When  found,  joy  past  expression: 
Ah,  best  of  shepherds,  ever  keep 
Within  thy  fold  thy  helpless  sheep, 
Protect  me  from  all  danger. 

G.  Thou  art  my  faithful  Friend  in 

need, 
My  flesh  and  bone,  my  Brother; 
Thy  faithfulness  and  love  exceed 
Those  of  the  fondest  mother : 
Thou  nrt  my  Healer  when  I'm  sick, 
My     Cordial,     strengthening     me 

when  weak, 
My  Refuge  in  all  trouble. 

7.  Ah!  Lord,  how  very  short  I  fall, 
When  on  thy  praiso  1  enter; 
Thou  art  indeed  my  All  in  all, 


WITH  CHRIST. 


107 


[n  thee  my  wishes  centre: 
Whate'er  I  want,  thou  art  to  me ; 
0  let  my  heart  incessantly 
Be  by  thy  love  inspired. 

J.  C.  Lange. 


310* 


t.  228. 


HOW  bright  appears  the  Morning- 
star,  (pare, 
With  grace  and  truth  beyond  com- 
The  royal  root  of  Jesse  : 

0  David's  Son,  of  Jacob's  line, 
My  soul's  Belov'd   and   King   be- 
nign, (me : 

Thou  cam'st  from  heaven  to  bless 

Precious, — gracious, 

Ever  glorious — and  victorious 

Is  my  Saviour; 

Nought  but  he  can  please  me  ever. 

2.  From  him  descends  a  beam  of  joy, 
When  he  with  a  complacent  eye 
Beholds  his  needy  creature ; 
Immanuel,  my  sovereign  good, 
Thy  word,    thy   Spirit,   flesh    and 
Renew  my  very  nature :        (blood, 
Grant  me — richly, 

Thro'  thy  merit, — to  inherit 

Thy  salvation ; 

Hear  my  ardent  supplication. 

3.  The  Father  from  eternity 
In  mercy  was  inclin'd  to  me, 
Thro'  thee,  his  Well-beloved : 
I,  as  a  member  of  thy  bride, 

In  thee,  Lord  Jesus,  can  confide; 
Thy  love  remains  unmoved  : 
Oh,  I — have  joy, 

That  in   heaven — with   thanksgiv- 
Thee,  my  Saviour,  (ing, 

1  shall  love  and  praise  for  ever. 

4.  Tune  all  your  notes  to  songs  of 

praise, 
If  vou  cau  earthly  music  raise, 
To  join  celestial  concerts: 


Be  Jesus  your  delightful  theme ; 

In  him  and  in  his  saving  name 

Are  centred  all  our  comforts : 

Joyful, — awful 

Be  the  phrases — of  our  praises, 

'T  is  our  duty, 

'Fore  the  Lord  of  bliss  and  beauty. 

5.  Before  the   world  I  make   my 

boast, 
That  he  in  whom  I  place  my  trust, 
Is  Lord  of  light  and  glory : 
At  last  he'll  bring  me  to  that  place, 
Where  all  the  wonders  of  his  grace 
Shall  lie  disclos'd  before  me : 
Amen: — be  then  (iDg> 

Praise  and  blessing, — never  ceas- 
To  him  given, 

Here,  and  by  the  hosts  of  heaven. 
Phil.  Nicolai. 


311.* 


t.  185. 


THE  unbounded  love  of  my  Cre- 
ator 

Heart-felt  gratitude  doth  claim  ; 

Why  did  Christ  appear  in  human 
nature  ? 

'T  was  for  me  he  man  became  : 

While  the  whole  world's  Saviour 
I  confess  him,  (him, 

As  my  own  Redeemer  I  embrace 

And  his  merits  I  apply 

To  myself  especially. 

2.  When  with  him,  my  Lord,  in 
closest  union, 

I  cnn  all  things  else  forget; 

In  his  fellowship  and  blest  com- 
munion, 

I  heaven's  bliss  anticipate; 

By  his  presence  he  dispels  all  sad- 
ness, (gladness; 

Filling  my  poor  soul  with  joy  and 

Tho'  I  often  am  to  blame, 

Yet  his  love  is  still  the  same. 


108 


COMMUNION 


3.  When   my   mind    pursues   this 

meditation, 
That  the  all-creating  Word 
Hath  by  his  humanity  and  passion 
To  God's  image  man  restor'd; 
I    regard    my    body    as    Christ's 

temple, 
*T  is  my  aim  to  follow  his  example, 
And  my  vessel  thro'  his  grace 
In  due  honour  to  possess.  z. 


312* 


t.68. 


BLISS  beyond  compare, 

Which  in  Christ  I  share : 
He's  my  only  joy  and  treasure; 
Tasteless  is  all  worldly  pleasure, 

When  in  Christ  I  share 

Bliss  beyond  compare. 

2.  Jesus  is  my  joy. 
Therefore  blest  am  I : 

Oh,  his  mercy  is  unbounded, 
All  my  hope  on  him  is  grounded; 

Jesus  is  my  joy, 

Therefore  blest  am  I. 

3.  When  the  Lord  appears, 
This  my  spirit  cheers ; 

When,  his  love  to  me  revealing, 
He,  the  Sun  of  grace,  with  healing 

In  his  beams  appears, 

This  my  spirit  cheers. 

4.  Then  all  grief  is  drown'd : 
Pure  delight  is  found, 

Joy  and  peace  in  his  salvation, 
Heavenly  bliss  aud  consolation: 
Every  grief  is  drown'd 
Where  such  bliss  is  found. 

G.  Arnold. 


313.* 


t.  4. 


LORD  Jesus.  I  pray, 
On  earth  while  I  stay, 
In  union  to  be  (ably: 

With  thee  and  thy  people  insepar- 


2.  Concern'd  for  more  grace 
And  true  happiness ; 

Intent  evermore  (and  poor 

'Fore  thee  to  be  contrite,  and  lowly, 

3.  0  were  my  whole  mind 
And  spirit  inclin'd 

To  show  forth  thy  praise, 
To  serve  thee  with  gladness,  and 
walk  in  thy  ways. 

4.  If  question'd  by  thee: 
"Say,  lovest  thou  me?" 

I  own  I  shall  prove  (that  I  love. 
Deficient,  0  Lord,  yet  thou  know'et 

5.  John's  portion  so  blest, 
To  lean  on  thy  breast, 

Be  mine,  till  with  thee,  (shall  be. 

When  time  is  no  more,  I  for  ever 

Cammerhof. 

314.*  t.  159. 

'T  IS  the  m^st  blest  and  needful 
To  have  in  Christ  a  share,  (part 
And  to  commit  our  way  and  heart 
Unto  his  faithful  care  :  (sure, 

This  done,  our  steps  are  safe  and 
Our  hearts'    desires   are   render'd 
pure,  (hand, 

And  nought  can  pluck  us  from  his 
Which  leads  us  to  the  end. 

2.  Nought   in   this   world   affords 

true  rest 
But  Christ's  atoning  blood  ; 
This  purifies  the  guilty  breast, 
And  reconciles  to  God  : 
Hence  flows  unfeigned  love  to  him 
Who  came  lost  sinners  to  redeem, 
And  Christ  our  Saviour  doth  ap- 
Daily  to  us  more  dear.  (pear 

C.  R.  v.  Z 

3.  My  only  joy  and  comfort  here 
Is  Jesus'  death  and  blood; 

I  with  this  passpoit  can  appear 
Before  the  throne  of  God  : 


WITH  CHRIST. 


109 


Admitted  to  the  realms  of  bliss, 
I  then  shall  see  him  as  he  is, 
Where  countless  pardon'd  sinners 
Adoring  at  his  feet.  (meet, 

Gregor. 

315  *  t.  14. 

THY  child  so  minded  ever  keep ; 

Let  me  know  nought  beside 
Thee,  who  wast  slain  me  to  redeem, 

Thee,  Jesus  crucified. 
2.  0  may  we,  Saviour,  step  for  step, 

Bear  thee  sweet  company, 
Thus  will,  whate'er  we  undertake, 

An  act  of  worship  be. 

S.   May  we  to  thee  in  all  our  wants 

Child-like  yet  closer  fly, 
Directing     still,     throughout     our 

By  faith  to  thee  our  eye.   (course, 

4.   Altho'  but  little  we  can  do, 
Yet  'tis  our  heart's  desire, 

To  do  that  which  affords  thee  joy ; 
Nor  dost  thou  more  require. 

316*  t.  36. 

0    LET    thy    countenance,    most 

loving  Saviour,  (me  ever 

Shine  on  me  day  and  night,  and  let 

Have    of    thy   presence    and    thy 

gracious  dealing 

A  tender  feeling : — 

2.   That   soul   and    body,    on    thy 

merit  feeding,        (proceeding, 

May  daily  be  from  grace  to  grace 

With  thee    at   peace,  in  tenderest 

love's  communion 

And  perfect  union. 

Gregor. 

317.  t.  14. 

JESUS,  my  Saviour,  full  of  grace, 
Be  thou  my  heart's  delight, 

Remain  my  favourite  theme  always, 
My  joy  by  day  and  night. 


2.  Hungry  and  thirsty  after  thee 
May  I  be  found  each  hour; 

Humble  in  heart,  and  constantly 
Supported  by  thy  power. 

3.  May  thy  blest  Spirit  to  my  heart, 
Throughout  my  future  race, 

True  faith  and  constancy  impart 
To  live  unto  thy  praise. 

4.  The  mystery  of  redeeming  love 
Be  ever  dear  to  me : 

Till  I  shall  once  in  heaven  above 
For  ever  dwell  with  thee. 

Countess  Huntingdon's  H, 


318. 


t.  14. 


0  DEAREST  Lord,  take  thou  my 
heart ; 

Where  can  such  sweetness  be, 
As  I  have  tasted  in  thy  love, 

As  I  have  found  in  thee. 

2.  If  there's  a  fervour  in  my  soul, 
And  fervour  sure  there  is, 

It  shall  be  quite  at  thy  control, 
And  but  to  serve  thee  rise. 

3.  To  seek  in  earthly  things  for  bliss 
Is  vain  ;  none  can  be  found, 

Till  Jesus  Christ  our  portion  is; 
In  him  true  joys  abound. 

4.  'Tis   heaven  on  earth  to  tasto 

his  love, 
To  feel  his  quickening  grace; 
And  all  the  bliss  I  seek  abovo 
Is  to  behold  his  face. 


319. 


t.  14. 


'TIS  heaven  on  earth  by  faith  to 
Thy  face,  my  gracious  Lord ;  (see 
The  noblest,  most  substantial  joys 
Thy  cheering  smiles  afford. 
2.  Thou  say'st,  dear  Jesus,  all  thy 
Who  love  thy  face  to  see,  (saints, 
Shall  have,  while  in  this  vale  of 
Kind  visits  oft  from  thee.      (tears, 


110 


COMMUNION 


8.  0  lei  my  soul  with   thee  con 
Who  art  my  chief  delight ;    (verse, 
For  the  whole  world  can't  ease  my 
If  banish'd  from  thy  sight     (heart, 
Watts. 


320. 


t.  205. 


VAIN,  delusive  world,  adieu ! 

Thou,    with    all    thy    creature- 
Only  Jesus  I  pursue,  (good  ; 

Ilim,   who  bought  me  with    his 
All  thy  pleasures  1  forego,   (blood ; 

All  thy  wealth  and  all  thy  pride ; 
Only  Jesus  will  1  know, 

Jesus,  and  him  crucified. 
2.  Him  to  know  is  life  and  peace, 

Joy  and  pleasure  without  end ; 
This  is  all  my  happiness, 

On  my  Jesus  to  depend  ; 
Daily  in  his  grace  to  grow, 

In  his  favour  to  abide  : 
Only  Jesus  will  I  know, 

Jesus,  and  him  crucified. 
8.   Him  in  all  my  works  I  seek, 

Who  expir'd  upon  the  tree ; 
Only  of  his  love  1  speak, 

Who  so  freely  died  for  me : 
While  I  sojourn  here  below, 

Nothing  I  desire  beside; 
Only  Jesus  will  I  know, 

Jesus,  and  him  crucified. 

Toplady,  (ad.) 


321. 


t.  14. 


FAR  from  the  world,  0  Lord,  I  flee, 

From  strife  and  tumult  far; 
From    scenes  where    Satan  wages 

His  most  successful  war.      (still 
2.  The  calm  retreat,  the  silentshade, 

With  prayer  and  praise  agree ; 
And  seem  by  th}'  sweet  bounty  made 

For  those  who  follow  thee. 
8.  There,  if  thy  Spirit  teach  the  soul, 

And  grace  her  menu  abode, 


Oh,  with  wiiiit  peace,  and  joy,  and 
love, 
She  communes  with  her  God  I 

4.  There,  like  the  nightingale,  she 

pours 
Her  solitary  lays ; 
Nor  asks  a  witness  of  her  song, 
Nor  thirsts  for  human  praise. 

5.  Author  and  guardian  of  my  life, 
Sweet  source  of  light  divine, 

And  (all-harmonious  names  in  one) 
My  Saviour,  thou  art  mine ! 

6.  What   thanks  I  owe  thee,  and 

what  love, 
A  boundless,  endless  store, 
Shall  echo  thro'  the  realms  above, 
When  time  shall  be  no  more. 

Cowper. 


322. 


t.  79. 


0  JESUS,  everlasting  God, 

Who   hast  for    sinners    shed   thy 

blood 
Upon  mount  Calvary, 
And    finish'd    there    redemption's 

toil; 
Thus  I  became  thy  happy  spoil ; 
All  praise  and  glory  be  to  thee. 

2.  Fain  would  I  think  on  all  thy 

pain,  (gftin, 

Would   find    therein   my   life   and 
And  firmly  fix  my  heart 
Upon  thy  wounds  and  dying  love ; 
Nor  ever  more  from  thee  remove, 
Till  from  this  world  I  shall  depart. 

3.  The  more  thro'  grace  myself  I 

know, 
The  more  inclin'd  I  am  to  bow 
In  faith  beneath  thy  cross ; 
To  trust  in  thy  atoning  blood, 
And  look  to  thee  for  every  good, 
Yea,  count  all  earthly  gain  but  loss. 


WITH  CHRIST. 


Ill 


323 


t.  90. 


THOU  hidden  source  of  calm  re- 
pose, 
Thou  all-sufficient  love  divine ; 
My  help  and  refuge  from  my  foes, 
Secure  I  am,  for  thou  art  mine : 
Thou  art  my  fortress,  strength,  and 

tower, 
My  trust  and  portion  evermore. 

2.  Jesus,  my  All  in  all  thou  art, 
My  rest  in  toil,  my  ease  in  pain, 
The  balm  to  heal  my  broken  heart, 
In  storms    my  peace,   in  loss   my 

gain ; 
My  joy  beneath  the  tyrant's  frown, 
In  shame  my  glory  and  my  crown ; 

3.  In  want  my  plentiful  supply, 
In  weakness  my  almighty  power ; 
In  bonds  my  perfect  liberty, 

My  refuge  in  temptation's  hour; 
My  comfort  'midst  all  grief  and 

thrall, 
My  life  in  death,  my  All  in  all. 

Wesley. 


324. 


T.  22. 


4.  Communing  with  the  Lamb  o\ 

God. 
With     ^eartfelt     gratitude    we're 

bow  d; 
And  walk  in  true  humility, 
As  Christ's  disciples  constantly. 

Kinchin. 


325. 


t.  79. 


0  THAT  we  could  for  ever  sit 
With  Mary  at  our  Saviour's  feet, 
Be  this  our  happy  choice  ; 
Our  only  care,  delight,  and  bliss, 
Our  joy,  our  heaven  on  earth  be  this, 
To  hear  the  Bridegroom's  cheering 

voice. 
2.  0  may  his  love  our  hearts  in- 
spire ;  (sire, 
Nought  else  on  earth  may  we  de- 
Nought  else  in  heaven  above  : 
Let  earth  and  all  its  trifles  go, 
Give   us,    0    Lord,    thy   grace    to 

know, 
Give  us  to  feel  thy  precious  love. 


'T  IS  thro'  the  grace  thou  dost  be- 
stow, 
0  Lord,  that  I  thy  goodness  know; 
Grant  that  I  in  humility 
For  evermore  may  cleave  to  thee. 

2.  The  privilege  to  be  with  Christ 
In  union,  can't  enough  be  priz'd ; 
Since    I'm    the   purchase    of    his 

blood, 
Grant  me  this  privilege,  0  God. 

8.   Reflecting   how  our   Lord    and 

Head, 
When  ris'n,  his  followers  visited, 
We  pray  to  share  that  happiness, 
Which  without  sight  we  may  pos- 


326. 


t.  146, 


0  WHAT  is  Christ  to  me, 

Who  hath  for  my  diseases 
Found  out  a  remedy, 

And  every  grief  appeases? 
My  ever  faithful  Friend, 

My  confidant  most  true, 
On  whom  I  can  depend 

In  joy  and  sorrow  too. 

J.  Gambold 

327.*  t.  230. 

BE  our  comfort  which  ne'er  faileth, 
When  any  trial  us  assaileth, 

Or  when  we  're   needlessly  dis- 
tress'd  ; 
Jesus  show,  on  each  occasion, 
That  thou   our  strength   art   and 
salvation, 


112 


HAPPINESS  OF 


Our  shield,  our  hiding-place,  and 
0  may  we  constantly  (rest : 

Look  up  by  faith  to  thee, 

"Who  redeem'dst  us ; 
And  daily  prove 
That  thou  art  love, 
Till  we  shall  be  with  thee  above. 

Gregor. 


328. 


t.  167. 


MOMENTS  of  ecstatic  pleasure, 
When  I  feel  thee,  Saviour,  mine : 
What  is  this  world's  joy  or  trea- 
sure 
To  the  thought  that  I  am  thine  ? 
Earthly  dreams  of  vain  enjoyment 
Cannot  soothe  the  watchful  soul ; 
Joy  and  grief,  rest  and  employment, 
Sacred  be  to  thee  the  whole. 


329. 


t.  185. 


BETHANY,  0  peaceful  habitation, 
Blessed  mansion,  lov'd  abode ; 


There  my  Lord  had  oft  his  resting 

station, 
Converse  held  in  friendly  mood: 
With  that  bliss  which  Mary  highly 

savour'd, 
I  could  wish  this  day  still  to  be  fa- 

vour'd ; 
But  thy  presence  makes  to  me 
Every  place  a  Bethany. 

Gregor. 


330. 


T.  586. 


WHEN   Christ   our   Saviour  lives 

and  dwelleth 
In  us,  0  what  consummate  bliss! 
This  from  our  hearts  all  gloom  dis- 

pelleth, 
Our  life  of  heaven  a  foretaste  is : 
Lord  Jesus,  hear  our  supplication : 
Let  all  of  us  in  every  station, 
Be  truly  join'd  to  thee, 
Until  eternally 
Thy  face  we  see. 

J.  Swcrtner. 


XIX.     THE  HAPPINESS  OF  CHILDREN  OF  GOD. 


331.* 


T.  114. 


JESUS,    my  King,  thy   kind    and 

gracious  sceptre  (me ; 

Assuages  every  grief  that  burdens 

When  I  with  all  my  heart    apply 

to  thee,  (preceptor; 

Then  thy  peace-giving  Spirit's  my 

Thy  comforts  so  refresh  and  cheer 

my  heart,  (soon  depart. 

That   fear   and   restlessness   must 

2.  The  gifts  of  Christ  are  so  ines- 
timable, 

That  all  the  world  nought  equal 
can  afford: 


What  are  the  treasures  which  the 
worldlings  hoard?  (able, 

To  comfort  weary  souls  they  are  not 

But  Jesus  can  and  does  abund- 
antly; (He. 

All  earthly  joys  will  fail,  but  never 

3.  How  highly  bless'd,  how  happy 

is  the  spirit 
Which,  weary  of  self-working,  inly 

mourns, 
And  unto  him  for  aid  and  succoui 

turns : 
The  humble  every  good  from  him 

inherit; 


CHILDREN  OF  GOD. 


118 


He  to  the  troubled  soul  imparteth 

ease,  (science  peace. 

Restoring    to    the   wounded    con- 

4.  That  which  the  law  could  have 

imparted  never,  (grace ; 

Is  then  produc'd  alone  by  Jesus' 
This  is  the  source  of  genuiue  holi- 
ness :  (behaviour ; 
This  changes  and  reforms  our  whole 
From  strength  to  strength,  from 
grace  to  grace  led  on,  (run. 
We  safe  proceed,  until  our  race  is 

5.  0  may  I  look  to  Christ  without 

cessation  ;  (from  on  high, 

Come,  visit  me,  thou  Day-spring 
That  in  thy  light  the  light  I  may 

espy,  (foundation ; 

On  grace  depending  as  my  sole 
Confirm  my  faith,   grant  that  no 

fault  in  me  (from  thee. 

May  intercept  the  light  that  beams 

6.  Thou  Source  of  love,  I  rest  in 

thy  embraces,  (peace : 

Thou  art  alone  my  everlasting 
My  only  treasure  is  thy  boundless 

grace  ;  (thy  mercies  ; 

'T  is  heaven  on  earth  to  live  upon 
And  since  in  thee  all  happiness  I 

find,  (mind. 

I  seek  nought  else  to  satisfy  my 

C.  F.  Richter. 


332* 


t.  115. 


HOW  great  the  bliss  to  be  a  sheep 

of  Jesus,  (staff: 

And  to  be  guided  by  his  shepherd- 
Earth's   greatest  honours,  howso- 

e'er  they  please  us, 
Compard   to   this,    are   vain   and 

empty  chaff:  (give, 

Yea,  what   this  world   can   never 
May,  thro'  the  Shepherd's  grace, 

each  needv  sheep  receive. 
8 


2.  Here    is   a   pasture,    rich   and 

never  failing,  (flow; 

Here  living  waters   in  abundance 
None  can  conceive  the  grace  with 

them  prevailing, 
Who   Jesus'   shepherd-voice    obey 

and  know : 
He  banishes  all  fear  and  strife, 
And  leads  them  gently  on  to  ever- 
lasting life. 

3.  Whoe'er  would  spend  his  days 

in  lasting  pleasure, 

Must  come  to  Christ,  and  join  his 
flock  with  speed ; 

Here  is  a  feast  prepar'd,  rich  be- 
yond measure, 

The  world  meanwhile  on  empty 
husks  must  feed  : 

Those  souls  may  share  in  every 
good, 

Whose  Shepherd  doth  possess  the 
treasuries  of  God. 

J.  J.  Rambach. 


333* 


t.  164. 


0  DAYS  of  solid  happiness, 

0  antepast  of  heaven,       (grace, 
When,    in   the   accepted    time   of 

We  know  our  sins  forgiven  : 
Cieans'd  in  the  precious  flood 
Of  Christ's  atoning  blood, 
Enjo3ring  in  our  hearts  by  faith 
The    blessings    purchas'd   by   his 
death. 

2.  The  peace  of  God  then  fills  the 
soul, 

And  heals  the  wounded  spirit ; 
The   broken   heart   is   then  made 

By  virtue  of  his  merit :    (whole, 
Yea,  his  sweet  looks  of  grace 
Convey  such  happiness, 
That  we  in  his  redeeming  love 
Anticipate  the  bliss  above. 


114 


HAPPINESS  OF 


8.  But  why  do  tears,  and  grief,  and 
care, 

Sometimes  alloy  our  gladness, 
And,  tho'  his  favour  still  we  share, 

Awaken  thoughts  of  sadness  ? 
'T  is  when  to  mind  we  call 
The  wormwood  and  the  gall 
Of  our  past  state,  as  sinners  lost, 
And  what  a  price  our  ransom  cost. 
4.  When  thus  we  contemplate  the 
grace, 

The  love,  and  condescension 
Of  Christ  to  our  apostate  race, 

Which  pass  all  comprehension, 
Low  at  his  feet  we  bend ; 
Own  him  the  sinners'  friend, 
Determin'd  to  know  nought  beside 
Christ  Jesus,  and  him  crucified. 

6.  How  pleasant  is   our  lot,  how 
good 

And  blest  beyond  expression  ; 
For,    having   cleans'd   us    by  his 
blood, 

He  bears  us  with  compassion, 
Applies  his  healing  power 
To  us  each  day  and  hour ; 
Yea,  we  in  him  redemption  have 
In  death  itself  and  in  the  grave. 

6.  And  this  our  joyful  theme  shall 
be, 
When,  call'd  to  see  our  Saviour, 
We  join  the  glorious  company 
Around  his  throne  for  ever; 
Then  we  in  highest  strain 
Shall  praise  the  Lamb  once  slain, 
Who    hath    redeem'd    us    by   his 
blood,  (God. 

And  made  us  kings  and  priests  to 
Gregor. 

334*         t.  218. 

HOW  bless'd  am  I,  most  gracious 

Saviour, 
Reposing  on  thy  sacred  love ! 


With  grief  o'erwhelm'd,  1  seek  thy 

favour, 
And  thy  reviving  bounty  prove : 
The  dismal  clouds  of  night  must 

vanish,  (plenish, 

When  joys   divine   my   heart   re- 
While  I  recline  upon  thy  breast : 
Ah,  then  I  find  on  earth  my  heaven ; 
Such  comforts  to  all  those  are  given, 
Who  seek  in  thee  their  peace  and 

rest. 

2.  If  my  sin's  burden  would  op- 

press me, 
Or  legal  thunders  me  affright,  (me, 
Or  fear  of  death  and  hell  distress 
By  faith  to  thee  I  take  my  flight: 
In  thee  I  always  find  protection 
'Gainst  Satan's  darts  and  sin's  in- 
fection, (place ; 
Thou  art  my  shield   and   hiding- 
Though  foes  assail  in  combination, 
Who   shall   condemn?     Lord,   my 

salvation, 
My  confidence  is  in  thy  grace. 

3.  If  thou  thro'  thorny  paths  wilt 

lead  me, 
I'll  simply  trust  in  thee,  0  Lord ; 
The  clouds  at  thy  command  must 

feed  me, 
And  rocks  must  drink  to  me  afford ; 
In  thy  kind  leadings  acquiescing 
I'm  sure  to  meet  with  nought  but 

blessing; 
If  I  have  thee,  it  doth  suffice: 
I  know  that  souls,  to  bliss  created, 
Who  shall  to  glory  be  translated, 
Must  humbled  be  before  they  rise. 

4.  Friend  of  my  soul,  0  how  con- 

tented 
Am  I,  when  leaning  upon  thee: 
By  sin  I  am  no  more  tormented, 
Since  thou  dost  aid  and  comfort  me: 
0  may  the  heart-reviving  feeling 


CHILDREN  OF  GOD. 


115 


I  have  of  thy  most  gracious  dealing, 
A  foretaste  yield  of  joys  above: 
I  scorn,  vain  world,  thy  adulation, 
For  Jesus  is  my  delectation, 
And  I'm  an  object  of  his  love. 

W.  C.  Dossier. 


335.» 


t.  582. 


JESUS,  thou  hast  reveal'd 

Thyself  to  me  by  faith, 
And  to  my  heart  made  manifest 

Thy    "wounds,     thy    blood     and 
Thy  name  and  cross  alone  (death  : 

To  me  can  comfort  yield ; 
Since  I  thereby,  as  thy  reward, 

To  God  am  reconcil'd. 

2.  My  soul,  before  thee  bow'd, 
Is  cheered  by  thy  grace ; 

Now  I  no  more  need  toil  and  strive 
In  search  of  happiness ; 

But  am  assur'd  that  thou 
Hast  all  my  sias  forgiv'n, 

And  by  thy  painful  death  for  me 
Procured  life  and  heaven. 

3.  Thou  who  didst  love  me  first, 
Teach  me  to  trust  in  thee 

Unshaken,  till  I  thee  above 

Shall  praise  eternally: 
E'en  here  thou  art  my  song; 

Thy  grace  doth  richly  claim 
That  thy  church  militant  on  earth 

Give  glory  to  thy  name. 

4.  Unfeigned  thanks  receive, 
For  thy  unbounded  grace, 

From  us,  who  in  thy  name  believe, 
And  humbly  seek  thy  face ; 

Lord,  we  are  bound  to  thee, 

Since  thou  our  souls  hast  gain'd, 

And  for  us  by  thy  precious  blood 
Eternal  bliss  obtain'd. 

6.   The  merits  of  thy  death 

Each  day  to  us  apply, 
And  grant  that  to  the  throne  of  grace 


We  boldly  may  draw  nigh  ; 
That  mercy  we  may  find 

And  help  in  time  of  need ; 
Thus  shall  we,  by  thy  Spirit  led, 

From  grace  to  grace  proceed. 

6.   Thy  cross  and  saving  name 

We  freely  will  confess,      (earth, 
Thy   gospel   spread    thro*   all   the 

Make  known  thy  righteousness  ; 
To  all  mankind  proclaim 

The  virtue  of  thy  blood, 
And  cry  in  every  sinner's  ear, 

"Behold  the  Lamb  of  God.1' 

A.  Grassman. 


336. 


t.  11. 


BLEST  are  they,  supremely  blest, 
Who,  of  Jesus'  grace  possess'd, 
Cleave  to  him  by  living  faith, 
Till  they  shall  resign  their  breath. 

2.  One    with    Christ    their   Head 

they  share 
Happiness  beyond  compare ; 
Since  on  him  their  hopes  they  build, 
He  is  their  reward  and  shield. 

3.  Tho'  all  earthly  joys  be  fled, 
If  in  him  they  trust  indeed, 

He  will  be  their  constant  friend, 
And  protect  them  to  the  end. 

4.  If  to  Jesus  they  appeal, 
When  their  faith  and  courage  fail, 
He  assures  them  of  his  love, 
Doth   their  strength  in  weakness 

prove. 

5.  They  who  simply  to  him  cleave, 
From  his  fulness  grace  receive : 
And  throughout  their  mortal  days 
Their  employment  is  his  praise. 

6.  Jesus  wipes  away  their  tears, 
And  their  drooping  spirits  cheers; 
They  in  truth,  with  heart  and  voice, 
Evermore  in  him  rejoice. 

J.  G.  WoI£ 


116 


HAPPINESS  OF 


337.  T.  590.  |  But  thou,  0  Lord,  make  every  day 

Thy  grace  to  us  more  sweet, 
Till  we  behold  thy  pierced  side, 
And  worship  at  thy  feet. 

Schlicht 


JESUS,  whose  hands  once  pierc'd 

with  nails 
"Were  stretch'd  upon  the  wood, 
Out  of  whose  wounds  in  plenteous 
Flow'd  the  atoning  blood;  (streams 
How  safely  rests  a  weary  child 
"Who  keeps  the  Lord  in  view ; 
Let  unbelief  say  what  it  will, 
This  is  for  ever  true. 

2.  The  more  the  Lamb  of  God  we 

view, 
The  more  we  walk  in  light ; 
His  gracious  presence  doth  dispel 
Sin's  dark  and  dismal  night : 
The  cheering  beams,  which  Christ 

the  Sun 
Of  righteousness  displays, 
Enkindle  many  a  lifeless  heart, 
And  love  unfeigned  raise. 

8.  Is  there  a  thing  that  moves  and 
A  heart  as  hard  as  stone,  (breaks 
That  warms  a  heart  as  cold  as  ice  ; 
'T  is  Jesus'  blood  alone  : 
This  precious  balm  can  truly  cheer, 
And  heal  the  wounded  soul; 
What  multitudes  of  broken  hearts 
This  stream  of  life  makes  whole. 

4.  Hark,  0  my  soul,  what  sing  the 

choirs 
Around  the  glorious  throne  ? 
"The  Lamb  was  slain,"  for  ever- 
Sounds  in  the  sweetest  tone;  (more 
The  elders  there  cast  down  their 
And  all,  in  endless  day,  (crowns, 
Sing  praise  to  him  who  shed  his 

blood, 
And  wash'd  their  guilt  away. 

5.  This,  while  on  earth,  we  will 
Cheerful  in  our  degree,  (declare, 
That  thro'  Christ's  all-atoning 
Each  soul  may  happy  be :      (blood 


338. 


t.  132. 


OH,  if  the  Lamb  had  not  been 
To  save  us  from  perdition,  (slain, 
And  everlasting  life  to  gain, 
What  had  been  our  condition  ? 
But  since  in  him  poor  sinners  find 
A  friend  so  faithful,  true,  and  kind, 
We  cannot  but  be  happy. 

2.  With  all  our  errors  and  mistakes 
He  bears,  and  loves  us  dearly ; 
A  contrite  soul  he  ne'er  forsakes, 
That  follows  him  sincerely : 
When  the  whole  heart  to   him  is 

giv'n, 
We  have  a  foretaste  here  of  heaven, 
In  fellowship  with  Jesus. 

8.  When  we  have  fail'd  and  deeply 
That  we  the  Spirit  grieved,  (mourn, 
And  to  our  Lord  for  comfort  turn, 
We  quickly  are  relieved  :  (shame, 
WThene'er  we  say,  with  humbie 
1  *  Lord  Jesus,  I  have  been  to  blame, " 
He  saith,  "  Thou  art  forgiven." 

4.  As  pardon'd  sinners  we  rejoice 
With  Jesus'  congregation; 
Above  all  other  things  we  prize 
His  bitter  death  and  passion ; 
His  wounds,  his  tears  and  bloody 

sweat 
We  bear  in  mind,  nor  can  forget 
His  unexampled  mercy. 

J.  Cennick. 


339. 


t.  115. 


0  HAPPY  days,  days  markM  with 

solid  blessing,    (friend  below ! 

In  converse   spent  with  our  best 


CHILDREN  OF  GOD. 


117 


Then  streams  of  heavenly  comfort, 
rich,  unceasing,  (merits  flow; 
To  us  from  Jesus'  wounds  and 
Thus  we  for  his  appearance  wait : 
When  we  shall  rest  with  him,  our 
joy  will  be  complete. 

2.  Meanwhile   our  lot  is  fall'n  in 

pleasant  places, 
A  goodly  heritage  we  have  indeed; 
The  Lamb  to  follow  and  show  forth 

his  praises,  (to  tread  : 

And  in  his  footsteps  with  his  flock 
May  we,  by  nothing  drawn  aside, 
Maintain  our  part  with  him   and 

with  his  chosen  bride. 

3.  Accept  us  as  we  are,  tho'  poor 

and  needy,  (grace ; 

0  Lord,  and  sanctify  us  by  thy 
That  we,   as  vessels   for   thy  use 

made  ready,  (place, 

May   glorify   thy   name   in   every 
And  care  in  true  simplicity, 
As  thine  espoused  souls,  for  what 

belongs  to  thee. 

4.  How  precious  are  thy  thoughts, 

beloved  Saviour, 
Thy  thoughts  of  peace  o'er  us,  the 
sum  how  great !  (favour, 

Already  here  we  in  thy  sight  find 
In  thy  sweet  nearness  heaven  an- 
ticipate : 
And  oh,  what  bliss  awaits  us  there, 
Where  we  with  the  redeem'd  shall 
in  thy  glory  share. 

5.  But    since   the   pure   in   heart 

alone  inherit  (sweet ; 

Those  promises  so  precious  and  so 
From   all   defilement   of  the  flesh 

and  spirit  (service  meet : 

Cleanse  us,  and  make  us  for  thy 
That   we   ourselves    to   thee   may 

yield,  (of  us  fulfill'd. 

Till  thy  whole  counsel  be  in  each 


340.     T.  594  or  184. 

WHAT  peace  divine,  unutterably 
When   we   with    Christ    our   God 

converse !  (able, 

No  angel's  tongue  to  express  is 
What    feels   a   sinner    free    from 

curse :  (ing, 

Such  bliss  to  enjoy  in  all  its  mean- 
Implies,  our  sinful  hearts  to  know, 
And,  by  the  Holy  Spirit's  training, 
Before  the  cross  of  Christ  to  bow. 

2.  From  him  true  heavenly  life  de- 

riving, (each  stain, 

With   cleansing   power  from  sin's 
Partakers  of  his  grace  reviving, 
Within  us  all  is  born  again : 
We  hunger  then  for  food  celestial, 
We    thirst    for   life's    exhaustless 
stream ;  (terrestrial, 

And  wean'd  from   love   of  things 
We   find   in   Christ  our  bliss   su- 
preme. 

3.  Thrice  happy  they,  who  by  ex- 

perience (death  to  life ; 

Have  known  this  change  from 
Who  look  to  him  with  faith   and 

patience,  (strife : 

While  pilgrims  in  this  world  of 
His   blood-bought  grace  and   full 

salvation  (low: 

Their  solace  prove,  while  here  be- 
And,  when  complete  their  faith's 

probation, 
To  see  his  face  with  joy  they  go. 


341. 


T.  14. 


IF  Christ  is  mine,  then  all  is  mine, 
And  more  than  angels  know ; 
Both  present  things,  and  things  to 
And  grace,  and  glory  too.     (come, 

2.  If  he  is  mine,  then  though   he 
He  never  will  forsake  :         (frown, 


118 


HAPPINESS  OF  CHILDREN  OF  GOD. 


His    chastisements    all   work    for 

good, 
And  but  his  love  bespeak. 

3.  If  he  is  mine,  I  need  not  fear 
The  rage  of  earth  and  hell ; 

He  will  support  mj  feeble  frame, 
And  all  their  power  repel. 

4.  If  he  is  mine,  let  friends  for- 
And  earthly  comforts  flee,  (sake, 
He  the  dispenser  of  all  good, 

Is  more  than  all  to  me. 

6.  If  he  is  mine,  unharm'd  I  pass 
Thro'  death's  tremendous  vale, 
He  '11  be  my  comfort  and  my  stay, 
"When  heart  and  flesh  shall  fail. 

6.  Let  Christ  assure  me  he  is  mine, 
I  nothing  want  beside  ; 
My  soul  shall  at  the  fountain  live, 
"When  all  the  streams  are  dried. 

Beddome. 


342. 


t.  14. 


AMAZING  grace,  (how  sweet  the 
sound !) 

That  sav'd  a  wretch  like  me ; 
I  once  was  lost,  but  now  am  found, 

Was  blind,  but  now  I  see. 

2.  'Twas    grace   that   taught  my 
heart  to  fear, 

And  grace  my  fears  reliev'd  ; 
How  precious  did  that  grace  appear 

The  hour  I  first  believ'd. 

8.  Thro'  many  dangers,  toils,  and 
snares, 
I  am  already  come ; 
'Tis  grace  hath  brought  me  safe 
tli us  far, 
And  grace  will  lead  me  home. 

4.   The  Lord  hath  promis'd  good  to 
His  word  my  hope  secures  ;  (me, 

He  will  my  shield  and  portion  be 
As  long  as  life  endures. 


5.  Yes,  when  this  flesh  and  heart 
shall  fail, 
And  mortal  life  shall  cease, 
I  shall  possess  within  the  veil 
A  life  of  joy  and  peace. 

J.  Newtoa 


343.* 


t.  97. 


MY  All  in  all,  my  faithful  Friend, 
Upon  whose  mercy  I  depend ; 
Than   aught   in   earth   or  heaven 
more  dear ;  (year  ; 

My  paschal   Lamb   from   year   to 
My  Shield,  my   Rock,  my  Polar- 
star,  my  Guide,  (abide. 
Thou  art  my  God,  and  ever  shalt 

2.  When     doubts     and    fears,    a 

gloomy  band, 

Beset  my  soul  on  every  hand ; 

When  fails  my  strength,  and  rea- 
son's light 

Appears  immers'd  in  darkest  night, 

Thee,  the  great  Counsellor,  I  still 
can  trace,  (and  grace. 

Unsearchable    in   wisdom,   power, 

3.  Since   thou  to  me   didst   being 

give, 
And  bid  me  for  thy  service  live, 
Mete     thou     my    few    remaining 

hours,  (powers  : 

Thy     staff     support     my     failing 
Inspire  each  thought  and  word,  and 

let  my  race  (face. 

Be  run  in  righteousness  before  thy 

4.  And   should   I  longer  journey 

here, 
0  grant  me  oft,  the  way  to  cheer, 
To    view   from    Calvary's    sacred 

brow  (Thou ; 

Fair  Salem's  towers,  whose  builder 
That  city,  wThere  thou  dwell'st  as 

Lamb  and  light:  (affright. 

Thus  shall  no  danger  my  weak  soul 


GRATITUDE  FOR  OUR  SALVATION. 


119 


6.  "When,  all   my  labours  o'er,  in 

faith 
Upon  the  merits  of  thy  death, 
I  humbly  claim  the  free  reward, 
Purchas'd   by   thee,   my   gracious 

Lord; 
Ev'n  then,  thou  know'st,  my  glory 

and  my  crown 
Ihou,  Jesus,  shalt  abide,  and  thou 

alone. 

Zinzendorf. 


345.: 


T.4. 


344. 


t.  205. 


HAPPINESS,  delightful  name, 
"Where  may  it  be  found,  0  where  ? 
Learning,    pleasure,    wealth,    and 

fame, 
All  confess,  It  is  not  here : — 
Jesus  crucified  to  know, 
This  is  happiness  below; 
Him  to  see,  adore,  and  love, 
This  is  happiness  above. 


DEAR  Lord,  when  I  trace 

The  offers  of  grace 

Received  from  thee,  (infancy : 

Thy  drawings  of  love  from  my  first 

2.  I  fall  at  thy  feet ; 
Thy  mercy's  so  great, 
I'm  lost  in  amaze: 

Thy    love     and     forbearance     all 
thought  far  surpass. 

3.  I  now  wish  to  be 
Devoted  to  thee 

Who  for  me  hast  died;  (thee  abide. 

0  grant  I  may  serve  thee,  and  in 

Zinzendorl 


346* 


t.  83. 


O  REJOICE,  Christ's  happy  sheep ; 
For  your  shepherd  will  for  ever 
You,  his  flock,  in  safety  keep ; 
You  are  objects  of  his  favour: 
Only  fast  unto  him  cleave, 
You  he  '11  ne'er  forsake  nor  leave. 


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XX.     GRATITUDE  FOR  OUR  SALVATION. 


347* 


T.  119. 


THANKS  and  praise,  :||: 
Jesus,  unto  thee  are  due ; 
0  accept  our  adoration 
For  the  blessings,  which  accrue 
From  thy  human  life  and  passion : 
May  our  hearts  and  lips  with  one 
accord 

Praise  thee,  Lord.  :||: 

2.  For  thy  death,  :||: 
Thou  art  worthy,  Lamb  of  God, 
That  our  lives  and  whole  demeanor 
Praise  thee,  yea,  each  drop  of  blood 


ayn. 


Be  devoted  to  thy  honour, 
And  our  souls  uninterruptedly 
Cleave  to  thee.  :||: 
Louisa  v.  Hi 

3.  0  how  great  :||: 

Are  the  blessings  we  derive 
From  the  fulness  of  our  Saviour: 
They  who  him  by  faith  receive, 
And  desire  to  taste  his  favour, 
From  this  source  may  freely  take 
always 

Grace  for  grace.  :J:  . 

4.  Ah  remain,  :||: 

Ah  remain  our  highest  good: 


120 


GRATITUDE  FOR 


In  our  hearts,  dear  suffering  Sa- 
viour, 

Shed  thy  dying  love  abroad  ; 

This  will  rule  our  whole  behaviour, 

And  our  love  inflame,  till  we  shall 
be,  Lord,  with  thee.  :||: 

Tranecker. 


348.* 


t.  14. 


0  JESUS,  for  thy  matchless  love 
Accept  our  warmest  praise  ; 

Since  thou  didst  leave  thy  throne 
To  save  a  sinful  race.       (above, 

2.  Thanks  for  thy  sufferings,  tears, 

and  cries, 
And  groans  in  thy  distress : 
The  source  of  never-fading  joys 
And  endless  happiness. 

3.  Thanks  for  thy  thirst,  0  Prince 

of  peace, 
When  hanging  on  the  tree: 
What  a  divine  refreshment  this 
To  souls  athirst  for  thee. 

4.  Thanks  for  thy  last  heart-piercing 
And  meritorious  death  :        (cry, 

Grant  we  may  all  on  thee  rely, 
And  live  a  life  of  faith.  z. 


4.  Dear  Lord,  while  we  adoring  pay 
Our  humble  thanks  to  thee, 

May  every  heart  with  rapture  say, 
"  The  Saviour  died  for  me." 

5.  0  may  the   sweet,  the   blissful 

theme 
Fill  every  heart  and  tongue, 
Till   strangers  love   thy  charming 
And  join  the  sacred  song,   (name, 
J.  M.  Steele. 


349. 


T.  14. 


TO  our  Redeemer's  glorious  name 
Awake  the  sacred  song: 

0  may  his  love  (immortal  flame !) 
Tune  every  heart  and  tongue. 

2.  His  love  what  angel's  thought 

can  reach  ? 
What  mortal's  tongue  display? 
Imagination's  utmost  stretch 
In  wonder  dies  away. 

3.  He  left  his  radiant  throne  on  high, 
Left  the  bright  realms  of  bliss, 

&nd  came  on  earth  to  bleed  and  die ; 
Was  ever  love  like  this? 


350. 


t.  167. 


SING   with   humble    hearts  your 

praises 
For  our  Saviour's  boundless  grace  ; 
Pay  due  homage  to  Christ  Jesus, 
Come  with  thanks  before  his  face : 
Praise  him  for  his  death  and  bleed- 
All  our  happiness  lies  there  ;  (ing, 
Praise  him  for  his  gracious  leading, 
Praise  yourfaithfulShepherd's  care. 

2.  Praise  for  every  scene  distressing, 
Praise  for  all  thou  didst  endure, 
Praise  for  every  gift  and  blessing 
Which  thy  griefs  for  us  procure : 
In  thy  ransom'd  congregation 
Shall  thy  death  our  theme  remain, 
Till  thou  com'st  with  full  salvation, 
Lord  of  glory,  Lamb  once  slain. 

3.  Thou,  to  purchase  our  salvation, 
Didst  assume  humanity  ; 

Jesus,  for  thy  bitter  passion 
May  we  ever  thankful  be : 
Fill'd  with  awe  and  humbly  bowing, 
At  thy  feet  we  prostrate  fall, 
Gratefully  this  truth  avowing, 
That  thou  art  our  All  in  all. 

J.  Millet 


351. 


t.  185. 


DEAREST  Jesus,  in  this  world  a 
How  delightful  'tis  to  me  (stranger, 
To  behold  thee,  lying  in  a  manger, 
i  In  the  deepest  poverty : 


OUR  SALVATION. 


121 


How  do  I  rejoice  to  see  my  Maker, 
Of  my  human  nature  a  partaker, 
Urg'd  by  love,  forsake  his  throne, 
For  my  sins  by  death  to  atone. 

2.  He 's  my  God,  my  flesh  and  bone, 

my  Brother, 
Born  to  suffer  death  for  me ;  (other, 
He's  my  Saviour,  I  will  know  none 
He  my  All  in  all  shall  be : 
I  confess  with  joy  and  exultation, 
From  his  birth,  his  life,  and  bitter 

passion 
All  my  hopes  and  joys  arise  ; 
Him  above  all  else  I  prize. 

3.  Oh,  what  comfort  flows,  as  from 
When  I,  by  his  Spirit  led  (a  fountain, 
To  Gethsemane  and  Calvary's  moun- 
See  my  Saviour  in  my  stead  (tain, 
Suffering,   bleeding,   on  the   cross 

expiring,  (quirrng  ; 

Life,  and  peace,  and  rest  for  me  ac- 
Then  his  merits  are  applied 
To  my  heart :  for  me  he  died. 


352* 


t.  590. 


WHAT  strikes,  0  wounded  Lamb 

My  soul  so  sensibly  ?  (of  God, 
'Tis  when  I  view  the  fervent  love, 

That  brought  thee  down  to  die ; 
And  feel   that  from  thy  precious 

So  freely  shed  for  me,  (blood, 
Flows  all  my  happiness  in  time 

And  in  eternity. 

2.  This  grace,  as  long  as  life  shall 
I  humbly  will  proclaim  ;      (last, 

Ev'n  I,  a  sinner  void  of  good, 
Who  dust  and  ashes  am : 

}Tis  deeply  rooted  in  my  heart, 
Eras'd  it  ne'er  shall  be, 

That  by  thy  meritorious  death 
Thou  hast  redeemed  me. 

3.  Thy  mercy  may  I  ne'er  forget, 
While  here  below  I  stay : 


I  'm  lost  in  wonder  and  amaze, 
When  I  thy  goodness  weigh, 

That  I,  poor  sinner,  am  become 
A  child  of  thine  through  grace, 

And  being  thine,  a  joyful  heir 
Of  ceaseless  happiness. 

4.  With  contrite  tears  I  thee  adore, 
And  thank  for  mercy  free ; 

I'll  in  my  walk  show  forth  thy  praise 
Ev'n  in  my  small  degree : — 

If  thou  support  me  with  thy  aid, 
As  my  most  gracious  Lord, 

The  imperfect  service  which  I  yield, 
Will  joy  to  thee  afford. 

5.  Whenever     my     frail     nature 

swerves 
Beyond  the  proper  bounds, 
Thou  know'st,  0  Lord,  wkat  pain  it 
gives, 
How  grievously  it  wounds  : 
With  eager  haste  I  therefore  flee, 

And  safely  wish  to  hide 
Within  thy  wounds,  0  Christ  my 
And  in  those  clefts  abide,  (rock, 

6.  0  thou  who  to  redeem  my  soul 
Didst  on  the  cross  expire, 

Grant  I  may  love  thee  in  return : 

Be  this  my  fix'd  desire, 
Henceforth  no  more  to  cherish  self, 

But  to  thy  praise  to  live 
Who  lovedst  me,  and  out  of  love 

Thyself  for  me  didst  give. 

7.  Thy  sufferings  then,  and  bitter 
My  heart  shall  e'er  retain  ;  (death, 

And  earnestly  I  '11  shun  thro'  grace 
Whatever  gives  thee  pain  : 

For  nothing  now,  which  this  vain 
Can  offer  or  devise,  (world 

Can  yield  me  any  further  joy, 
Nought  but  my  ransom-price. 

8.  For  ever  then  remain  engrav'd 
Deep  in  my  heart's  recess ; 


122 


GRATITUDE  FOR 


Thee  "whom  I  wish  to  love  in  truth, 

0  may  my  mouth  confess : 
Grant  that  each  sheep  within  thy 
fold 
Thy  mark  impress'd  may  bear, 
Until  thou  at  the  judgment-day 
In  glory  shalt  appear. 

Anna  Nitschmann. 


353* 


t.  151. 


BEHOLD,  my  soul,  thy  Saviour 

Pours  out  his  life  and  blood, 
Thee  to  restore  to  favour, 

And  reconcile  to  God : 
His  death  thy  guilt  erases, 

His  stripes  give  thee  relief: 
Rise  then,  and  sing  his  praises 

Who  turns  to  joy  thy  grief. 

2.  How  is  my  soul  delighted, 
Tho'  shame  o'erspreads  my  face, 

When  I,  by  faith  excited, 
The  Lamb  of  God  can  trace 

In  all  his  bitter  passion, 
Till,  dying  on  the  tree, 

He  bore  my  condemnation, 
And  gained  life  for  me. 

3.  I  see  him  in  the  garden 
Shed  floods  of  bitter  tears, 

Sinking  beneath  the  burden ; 

I  hear  his  anxious  prayers : 
I  see  him  pine  and  languish, 

As  on  the  ground  he  lay, 
Till  thro'  his  pores  in  anguish 

The  blood-sweat  forc'd  its  way. 

4.  I  fully  am  assured 
My  Saviour  loveth  me, 

By  all  he  hath  endured 

In  his  great  agony  :  (rows, 

His  back  plough'd  deep  with  fur- 

Ilis  side  pierc'd  with  a  spear, 
And  unexampled  sorrows, 

His  boundless  love  declare. 


5.  My  favourite  theme  is  Jesus, 
All  else  I  count  but  loss ; 

His  love  all  thought  surpasses, 
Ah,  view  him  on  the  cross ; 

Thence  hope  and  consolation 
I  freely  can  derive  ; 

Were  he  not  my  salvation, 
I  could  not  bear  to  live. 

6.  Near  Jesus'  cross  I  tarry, 
On  him  I  fix  mine  eyes, 

Behold  him  spent  and  weary, 

A  bleeding  sacrifice : 
In  heaven  of  his  glory 

I  shall  obtain  a  sight, 
But  here  his  suffering  beauty 

Remains  my  chief  delight. 

7.  What  undeserved  favour 
To  me  has  Jesus  shown; 

Might  I  recline  for  ever 
Upon  his  breast  like  John: 

'Tis  my  heart's  inclination, 
Like  Mary  oft  to  sit, 

Until  my  consummation, 
Lord,  at  thy  pierced  feet. 

8.  In  my  forlorn  condition 
Thou,  Lord,  didst  me  receive; 

Thou  savedst  from  perdition 
My  soul,  and  bad'st  me  live : 

With  inward  spirit's  ardour 
I  thank  thee  for  thy  grace ; 

Thyself  this  heavenly  fervour 
Of  love  to  thee  increase. 

Praetorius,  &o. 


354* 


t.  146. 


LORD  Jesus,  who  for  me 

Hast  endless  bliss  obtained, 
And  as  thy  property 

My  soul  by  blood  regained ; 
Accept  a  weeping  eye, 

A  warm  and  grateful  heart ; 
Tho'  a  thank-offering  poor, 

Yet  take  it  in  good  part. 


OUR  SALVATION. 


123 


2.  Jesus,  thy  dying  love, 

And  thy  blood-bought  salvation, 
By  day  and  night  shall  prove 

My  favourite  meditation : 
While  I  commune  with  thee, 

As  though  before  mine  eyes 
I  saw  thee  bodily  ; 

My  faith  this  vivifies. 

3.  I  look  to  Golgotha, 

For  me  I  view  thee  languish, 
And  melt  like  wax  away 

Before  thy  pain  and  anguish  : 
By  faith  I  see  God's  wrath 

In  what  on  thee  did  fall, 
The  fouutain  too  and  bath 

For  my  offences  all. 

4.  Most  gracious  God  and  Lord, 
Mankind's  almighty  Saviour, 

Worthy  to  be  ador'd 

By  all,  both  now  and  ever: 
Those  souls  are  bless'd  indeed 

Who  thee  embrace  by  faith, 
As  thou  for  us  wast  laid 

Low  in  the  dust  of  death. 

5.  In  thee  I  trust  by  faith, 
Jesus,  my  God  and  Saviour ; 

I  On  thy  atoning  death 

My  soul  shall  feed  for  ever: 

!  Thy  sufferings  shall  remain 
Deep  on  my  heart  impress'd, 
Thou  Son  of  God  and  man, 
Till  I  with  thee  shall  rest. 


355.* 


t.  146. 


WE  sinners,  void  of  good, 

DefiFd  by  sin  and  stained, 
Yet  bought  with  Jesus'  blood, 

Who  our  salvation  gained, 
As  helpless,  vile,  and  poor, 

Appear  before  his  face, 
And  humbly  him  adore 

For  our  blest  lot  of  grace. 


2.  When  we  thy  mercy  weigh, 
How  nails  and  scourges  tore  thee, 

Our  debt  immense  to  pay, 
We  melt  in  tears  before  thee : 

Thy  pain,  thy  stripes,  and  wounds, 
Thydeath,thou  slaughter'd  Lamb, 

Whence  all  our  bliss  redounds, 
Our  grateful  praises  claim. 

3.  Eternal  thanks  be  thine, 
Author  of  our  salvation : 

Thou  didst  our  hearts  incline 
To  accept  thy  invitation ; 

We  are  thy  property, 
0  may  we  thine  abide ; 

This  is  our  only  plea, 

That  thou  for  us  hast  <}ied. 

4.  Might  with  an  iron  pen 
This  truth  divine  be  graven, 

For  sinners  Christ  was  slain, 
To  purchase  life  and  heaven : 

Unwearied  we  prolong, 
And  joyfully  repeat 

The  blessed  gospel-song; 

'Tis  ever  new  and  sweet. 

Abr.  v.  Qersdorf 


356.* 


T.15. 


THY   blood,   thy  blood   the   deed 

hath  wrought, 
That  won  me  for  thee,  Saviour ; 
Else  had  I  never  on  thee  thought, 
Nor  come  to  thee  for  ever. 

2.  Tho'  I'm  a  sinful  creature  still, 
I  have  a  full  exemption  (quell 
From  serving  sin,  since  thou  didst 
Its  power  by  thy  redemption. 

3.  I  feel  how  much  in  debt  I  am, 
This  makes  me  oft  ashamed ; 

Yet  as  thy  purchase,  slaughter'd 
I  am  through  mercy  claimed.  (Lamb, 

4.  0  let  me  thee  behold  in  faith, 
As  thou  for  me  wast  wounded; 


124 


GRATITUDE  FOR 


And  trust  in  thy  atoning  death, 
Whereon  my  bliss  is  grounded. 

5.  Thy  mercy  ne'er  from  me  re- 
But  under  thy  direction        (move, 
Let  me  experience,  while  I  live 
On  earth,  thy  kind  protection. 

6.  May  this  each  day  be  my  em- 
The  fruits  of  thy  blestpassion  (ploy, 
Still  more  completely  to  enjoy, 
And  taste  thy  great  salvation  : — 

7.  Till  I  shall  once  behold  thy  face 
In  endless  bliss  and  glory, 

And  for  the  wonders  of  thy  grace 
With  humble  thanks  adore  thee. 

Abr.  v.  Gersdorf. 

357.  t.  141. 

LAMB  of  God  beloved, 

Once  for  sinners  slain, 
Thankful  we  remember 

What  thou  didst  sustain  ; 
Nothing  thee  incited 

But  unbounded  grace, 
To  bear  condemnation 

In  the  sinner's  place. 

2.  I  with  sacred  sorrow 
View  Mount  Calvary ; 

But  my  soul  rejoices 

O'er  thy  death  for  me : 
Since  thou  by  thy  passion 

Didst  for  me  atone, 
Take  me  as  an  offering; 

Thine  I  '11  be  alone. 

3.  In  thy  wounds,  0  Jesus, 
I  have  found  true  peace ; 

Thou  in  all  distresses 

Art  my  hiding-place: 
Unto  thee  I  '11  ever 

Look  with  humble  faith, 
And  rejoice,  and  glory 

In  thy  wounds  and  death. 

4.  I  unworthy  sinner 
Lie  before  thy  throne  ; 


Tho'  I  scarce  am  able 

To  express,  I  own, 
All  my  wants,  dear  Saviour, 

Yet  thou  know'st  them  well ; 
Now  in  me  the  counsel 

Of  thy  love  fulfil. 

Cennick. 


358. 


T.  341. 


'Tis  done,  my  God  hath  died, 
My  love  is  crucified  ! 
Break,  this  stony  heart  of  mine ; 
Pour,  my  eyes,  a  ceaseless  flood ; 
Feel,  my  soul,  the  pangs  divine; 
Catch,  my  heart,  the  issuing  blood. 

2.  To  love  thee,  Lord, —  ah,  this 
Ev'n  here  is  heavenly  bliss : 
With  thy  love  my  heart  inspire, 
There  by  faith  for  ever  dwell ; 
This  I  always  will  desire, 
Nothing  but  thy  love  to  feel. 

3.  He  bore  the  curse  of  all, 
A  spotless  criminal : 

Burden'd  with  our  crimes  and  guilt, 
Blacken'd  with  imputed  sin, 
Man  to  save,  his  blood  he  spilt ; 
Died,  to  make  the  sinner  clean. 

4.  Join  earth  and  heaven  to  bless 
The  Lord  our  righteousness ; 
Sinn'd  we  All  and  died  in  One, 
Just  in  One  we  All  are  made; 
Christ  the  law  fulfill'd  alone, 
Died  for  all,  for  all  obey'd. 

5.  In  him  complete  I  shine, 
His  death,  his  life  is  mine ; 
Fully  am  I  justified  ; 

Free  from  sin,  and  more  than  free; 
Guiltless,  since  for  me  he  died, 
Righteous,  since  he  rose  for  me. 

6.  Jesus,  to  thee  I  bow, 
Approach  thee  humbly  now: 
0  the  depths  of  love  divine! 

Who  thy  wisdom's  stores  can  tell? 


OUR  SALVATION. 


125 


Knowledge  infinite  is  thine, 
All  thy  ways  unsearchable. 

C.  Wesley. 


359. 


t.  14. 


I  LOVE  the  Lord!  he  lent  an  ear, 
When  I  for  help  implor'd ; 

He  rescu'd  me  from  all  my  fear, 
Therefore  I  love  the  Lord. 

2.  Return,  my  soul,  unto  thy  rest: 
From  God  no  longer  roam ; 

His  hand  hath  bountifully  blest ; 
His  goodness  calls  thee  home. 

3.  What  shall  I  render  unto  thee, 
My  Saviour  in  distress ! 

For  all  thy  benefits  to  me, 
So  great  and  numberless? 

4.  This  will  I  do,  for  thy  love's  sake, 
And  thus  thy  power  proclaim: 

Salvation's  sacred  cup  I  take, 
And  call  upon  thy  name. 

5.  Thou  God  of  covenanted  grace! 
Hear,  and  record  my  vow, 

While  in  thy  courts  I  seek  thy  face, 
And  at  thine  altar  bow : — 

6.  Henceforth  myself  to  thee  I  give, 
With  single  heart  and  eye, 

j    To  walk  before  thee  while  I  live, 
And  bless  thee  when  I  die. 

J.  Montgomery. 

360.  T.  205. 

LAMB  of  God,  thy  precious  blood. 
Healing  wounds  and  bitter  death, 
Be  our  trust, — our  only  boast, 
Blessed  object  of  our  faith  : 
Thy  once  marred  countenance 
Comfort  to  our  hearts  dispense ; 
By  thy  anguish,  stripes,  and  pain. 
May  we  life  and  strength  obtain. 

2.  We  adore — thee  evermore, 
Jesus,  for  thy  boundless  grace  ; 
For  thy  cross, — whereby  for  us 


Thou  hast  gain'd  true  happiness; 
For  thy  death,  which  sets  us  free 
From  sin's  cruel  slavery ; 
For  thy  all-atoning  blood,       (God. 
Which    hath   brought  us  nigh  to 

3.  What  can  we — now  give  to  thee, 
For  thy  unexampled  love  ? 

We  're  unclean — and  full  of  sin, 
Till  thou  dost  our  guilt  remove: 
Is  aught  good  in  us,  we  own 
'Tis  not  ours,  but  thine  alone; 
Unto  us  belongeth  shame, 
But  all  glory  to  thy  name. 

4.  Thro'  thy  grace,  may  we  always 
Put  our  trust  in  thee  by  faith, 
And  rely — eternally 

On  thy  meritorious  death : 
Fill  our  hearts  with  constant  peace, 
Till  in  thee  we  end  our  race, 
And  shall  thee  for  evermore 
'Midst  the  ransom'd  hosts  adore. 

Countess  Z.  &  Spangenberg. 


361. 


T.  159. 


I  'M  overcome  with  humble  shame, 
And  blushes  fill  my  face, 
When  I  behold  the  suffering  Lamb, 
And  when  my  faith  can  trace 
How  Jesus  paid  my  ransom  price, 
And  gave  himself  a  sacrifice ; 
My  gracious  Saviour,  near  to  thee 
I  ever  wish  to  be. 

2.  'Tis  then  with  happy  John  I  view 
His  body  mark'd  with  scars ; 
Like  Mary  I  his  feet  bedew 

With  floods  of  sinner-tears : 
I  'm  struck  with  this  most  charm- 
ing sight, 
The  Lamb  of  God  is  my  denght; 
The  glory  of  the  Trinity 
In  him  by  faith  I  see. 

3.  Free  from  the  noisy,  busy  crowd, 
Here  would  I  ever  stay, 


126 


GRATITUDE  FOR 


And  live  in  union  with  my  God, 
With  Jesus  night  and  day  ; 
Extolling  his  unbounded  love, 
Till  to  his  presence  I  remove, 
And  there  in  higher  notes  of  praise 
My  Hallelujahs  raise. 

Kendall  II.  B. 


362. 


T.  166. 


WHAT  praise  unto  the  Lamb  is 
due ! 

How  should  this  theme  our  souls 
inspire, 

When  we  his  boundless  love  re- 
view, 

And  see  him  on  the  cross  expire : 

Who  can  describe  how  much  he 
lov'd,  (zeal, 

Or  paint  that  strong  and  fervent 

With  which  his  tender  heart  was 
mov'd,  (hell. 

When  he  sustained  the  pangs  of 

2.  Beside    him   we   will   nothing 

know,  (loss: 

All   things    account   for   him    but 
Our  hearts  with  love  to  him  shall 

glow, 
We  '11  glory  only  in  his  cross  : 
He  is  the  hungry  sinner's  food, 
His  goodness  we  desire  to  taste ; 
When  we  enjoy  his  flesh  and  blood, 
It  proves  to  us  a  heavenly  feast. 

3.  Thy    wounds    present    to    our 

faith's  eye ; 
Their   influence   shed  within   our 

breast; 
Lord,  let  no  stranger  with  thee  vie, 
Let  sin  be  wholly  dispossess'd : 
Free  from  the  law's  condemning 

power, 
By  grace  alone  we  wish  to  live ; 
Grace  must  support  us  every  hour, 
Faith  can  alone  the  victory  give. 

ixlamotte. 


363 


t.  16. 


SWEET  the  moments,  rich  in  bless- 
Which  before  the  cross  I  spend;  (ing, 
Life,  and  health,  and  peace  possess- 
From  the  sinner's  dying  Friend,  (ing 

2.  Here  I  '11  sit  for  ever  viewing 
Mercy's  streams,in  streams  of  blood; 
Precious  drops  my  soul  bedewing, 
Plead  and  claim  my  peace  with  God. 

3.  Truly  blessed  is  this  station, 
Low  before  his  cross  to  lie; 
While  I  see  divine  compassion 
Beaming  from  his  languid  eye. 

4.  Here  it  is  I  find  my  heaven, 
While  upon  the  cross  I  gaze ; 
Love  I  much  ?    I  've  much  forgiven, 
I  'm  a  miracle  of  grace. 

5.  Love  and  grief  my  heart  dividing, 
With  my  tears  his  feet  I  '11  bathe ; 
Constant  still  in  faith  abiding, 
Life  deriving  from  his  death. 

6.  May  I  still  enjoy  this  feeling, 
Tn  all  need  to  Jesus  go ;     (healing, 
Prove  his  wounds  each  day  more 
And  himself  more  fully  know. 

K.  of  Camb. 

364  *         t.  185. 

IF  to  me  experience  had  not  proved, 
What  surpasses  human  thought, 
That   my  Saviour,  by  compassion 

moved, 
With  his  blood  my  pnrdon  bought, 
I  had   spent  my  days   in  anxious 

grieving;  (lieving 

But,  to  him  be  praise,  I  now,  be- 
In  my  Lord,  by  faith  receive  (give. 
Comfort,   which   the   world   can't 

2.  0  what  blessing?  are  from  Jesus' 
And  atoning  death  deriv'^  ;  (passion 
I  refuse  all  other  consoftition, 


OUR  SALVATION. 


127 


If  of  these  I  am  depriv'd :    (dew  me, 
But  no  sooner  doth  his  blood  be- 
And  impart  its  healing  virtue  to  me, 
Than  my  soul,  tho'  sunk  in  grief, 
Is  restored,  and  finds  relief. 

8.  When  my  Jesus  from  the  cross 

complacent 
Casts  on  me  a  look  of  love, 
Grateful  tears  flow  down  my  cheeks 

incessant, 
All  my  soft  affections  move;     (ed, 
Could  I,  with  a  mind  of  earth  divest- 
By  all  worldly  cares  quite  unmo- 
lested, 
Be  engag'd  with  him  alone, 
Then  were  heaven  on  earth  begun. 
C.  R.  v.  z. 


365* 


t.  205. 


ALL  the  bliss — which  we  possess, 
Is  deriv'd  from  Jesus'  cross  ; 
He  to  God — hath  by  his  blood 
Reconcil'd  and  saved  us : 
Now  his  righteousness  is  found 
Our  salvation's  only  ground ; 
Hence  all  our  felicity 
Springs,  here  and  eternally. 
2.  Amen,  yea, — Hallelujah  ; 
Lord,  our  comfort,  joy,  and  peace, 
By  thy  cross — thou  gain'dst  for  us 
Everlasting  happiness : 
Since  the  effects  we  richly  prove 
Of  this  wondrous  act  of  love, 
With  what  gratitude  should  we 
Raise  our  hearts  and  eyes  to  thee. 
Countess  Z.  and  Gr. 

366.  t.14. 

HOW  can  I  view  the  slaughter'd 
Lamb, 
And  all  his  sufferings  trace, 
And  not  sink  down  with  humble 
shame, 
And  give  him  thanks  and  praise. 


2.  This,  Lord,  I  do  with  many  tears, 
And  own,  with  wonder  fill'd, 

Thy  stripes  and  shame,  thy  griefs 

and  prayers 
Made  me  thy  pardon'd  child. 

3.  Still  be  thy  wounds  to  me  more 

dear, 
More  precious  every  day  : 
Till  I  at  thy  pierc'd  feet  appear, 
Dress'd  in  thy  bright  array. 

J.  Cennick. 

367*  t.  14. 

THE  impression  of  what  Christ  my 
friend 
Hath  done  for  worthless  me, 
When   he   his  life  and  blood   did 
spend, 
Attend  me  constantly. 

2.  0  may  I  humbly  onward  move, 
While  dying  here  I  stay ; 

And  Jesus,  whom  unseen  I  love, 
Prepare  me  for  his  day. 

0.  R.  v.  Z. 


368. 


T.  11 


WHEN  on  Sinai's  top  I  see 
God  descend  in  majesty, 
To  proclaim  his  holy  law, 
All  my  spirit  sinks  with  awe. 

2.  When  in  ecstasy  sublime, 
Tabor's  glorious  steep  I  climb, 
At  the  too  transporting  light, 
Darkness  rushes  o'er  my  sight. 

3.  When  on  Calvary  I  rest, 
God,  in  flesh  made  manifest, 
Shines  in  my  Redeemer's  face, 
Full  of  beauty,  truth  and  grace. 

4.  Here  I  would  for  ever  stay, 
Weep  and  gaze  my  soul  away ; 
Thou  art  heaven  on  earth  to  me, 
Lovely,  mournful  Calvary. 

J.  Montgomery 


128  LOVE  OF  JESUS 

369.*  t.  79. 


TIME'S  undefined  dimensions, 
Eternity's  expansions, 
Have  fill'd  my  soul  with  awe ; 
But  nothing  e'er  so  struck  me 
As  when  God's  Spirit  took  me 
To  that  great  sight  on  Golgotha. 

C.  R.  t.  Z. 


370* 


t.  228. 


SING  Hallelujah,  honour,  praise; 
Your  grateful  lauds  to  Jesus  raise, 
0  favour' d  congregation : 
For  he  became  a  sacrifice, 
And   paid   in   blood   our  ransom- 
price, 


Procuring  our  salvation : 

Holy.— happy 

Is  our  union — and  communion 

With  our  Saviour ; 

Blessed  be  his  name  for  ever. 

Darmstadt  II.  B 

2.  0  how  enraptur'd  is  my  heart, 
That  in  my  Jesus  I  have  part ; 
He  is  my  only  treasure : 
May  I  for  evermore  abide 
A  member  of  his  chosen  bride, 
And  live  unto  his  pleasure : 
Oh,  I — have  joy 

At  the  favour, — that  my  Saviour, 
Here  already, 

Joined  me  to  the  Church  his  body. 

z. 


--4  ♦  •  »  ► 


XXI.    LOVE  OF  JESUS. 


371  *  t.  97. 

THOU  Source  of  love,  thou  sin- 
ner's Friend, 

Thy  mercy  who  can  comprehend? 

Who  ever  can  presume  to  say 

He  lov'd,  ere  thou  hadst  shown  the 
way? 

Thou  who  hast  lov'd  us  from  eter- 
nity, 

Dost  raise  within  us  genuine  love 
to  thee. 

2.  Such  unexampled,  boundless 
grace 

Doth  fill  our  souls  with  deep  amaze, 

That  God,  who  earth  and  heaven 
made 

Should  be  in  human  flesh  array'd, 

Thereby  to  save  los*  man  from 
death  and  hell, 

Who  did  so  basely  'gainst  his  Lord 
rebel. 


3.  Thy  love,  which  always  is  the 

same,  (flame ; 

Can  ev'n  the  coldest  hearts  in- 
Yea,  they  must  feel  a  kindling  ray, 
Dissolve  in  tears  and  melt  away : 
Thy  mercy,  Lord,  is  such  an  end- 
less store,  (adore. 
Man's   reason   here   must  silently 

4.  However  weak  and  helpless  we, 
However  powerful  sin  may  be, 
Thou  art  our  strength  in  every  case; 
Thro'  thy  support  and  aiding  grace 
We  firmly  trust  that  we  shall  con- 
querors prove,  (above. 

Since  thou  dost  give  us  victory  from 

5.  Lo,  we  fall  down  with  filial  fear, 
Conscious   that   thou   art   present 

here ; 
We  humbly  laud  thy  saving  name, 
We    sink,    abas'd     with     humble 

shame, 


LOVE  OF  JESUS. 


129 


Almighty  God,  before  thy  glorious 

throne,  (viour  own. 

And  thee  our  only  Lord  and  Sa- 

6.  Reach  out  thy  sceptre,  King  of 

love, 
Let  us  thy  royal  favour  prove, 
Who,  conscious  of  our  indigence, 
Approach   thy  throne  with    confi- 
dence; (to  glow, 
0  teach  our  lips  to  praise,  our  hearts 
Our   eyes   with   grateful   tears   to 
overflow.                         Countess  Z. 


372.* 


t.97. 


WHOM,  dear  Redeemer,  dost  thou 
love?  (prove? 

What   doth   thy   highest   pleasure 

Whom  dost  thou  favour,  cheer,  and 
bless, 

And  call  to  endless  happiness  ? 

Thou,  who  art  holy,  great,  un- 
changeable, (manuel  ? 

The    mighty    God,    yet    our    Im- 

2.  The  answer  humble  thanks  doth 

claim,  (shame: 

And  fills  our  souls  with  conscious 
M  I  love  thee,  sinner ;  come  to  me, 
I  will  receive  thee  graciously; 
Tho'  thou  be  sinful,  ready  to  de- 
spair, (glory  share." 
Thou  shalt  my  pardon,   help,  and 

3.  What  wonder  in  the  soul  takes 

place,  (grace ; 

When    we    survey    thy   boundless 
For  ah  !  to  know  our  evil  heart, 
And  thy  great  name,  and  what  thou 

art,  (cious  prove, 

And  yet  to  find  thee   still  so  gra- 
This   makes   us   sink  abas'd  with 

shame  and  love. 

|  4.  We  all  know  who  and  what  we 
are, 
And  all  with  one  consent  declare, 
9 


That  in  ourselves  no  good  we  find 
To  move  thee,  Lord,  to  be  so  kind: 
Yet  many  here  with   inward  rap- 
ture feel  (seal. 
Thy  Spirit's  unction  and  assuring 

5.  0  ground  us  deeper  still  in  thee, 
And  let  us  thy  true  followers  be ; 
And  when  of  thee  we  testify, 

Fill  thou  our  souls  with  heavenly 

joy:  (inspire, 

May  thy  bless'd  Spirit  all  our  souls 

And  set  each  cold  and  lifeless  heart 

on  fire. 

6.  Our    souls    and    bodies,    Lord, 

prepare,  (bear; 

That  we  rich  fruit  for  thee  may 
Grant  we  may  live  unto  thy  praise, 
And  serve  thy  cause  with  faithful- 
ness ;  (wish  and  aim, 
Since  grace  and  truth  are  our  heart's 
0  glorify  in  us  thy  saving  name. 

Countess  Z. 


373*. 


t.  79. 


GRACIOUS  Redeemer,  who  for  us 
Didst  die  upon  the  shameful  cross 

To  save  our  souls  from  death, 
We  humbly  at  thy  feet  fall  down, 
And  thee  thy  body's  Saviour  own, 
On  whom  we  firmly  trust  by  faith. 

2.  Weak,  helpless  babes,  *t  is  true, 

we  are,  (clear; 

Poor  sinners,  but  from  guilt  made 

The  virtue  of  that  blood, 
Which  did  for  all  our  sins  atone, 
We   have    experienc'd,    and    have 

known  (of  God. 

From  thence  the  quickening  power 

3.  We,  deeply  bow'd,  can  nought 

reply, 
But  at  thy  pierced  feet  we  lie, 

Astonish'd  at  thy  grace, 
That,  vile  and  wretched  as  we  are, 


130 


LOVE  OF  JESUS. 


Such  undeserved  love  we  share; 

To  thee  is  due  eternal  praise. 

4.   When   we    thy    boundless    love 

survey, 
Our  hearts  like  wax  then  melt  away, 

Our  eyes  with  tears  o'erflow; 
We  are  determin'd  nought  beside 
To  know,  but  Jesus  crucified, 
And  him  to  follow  here  below. 

A.  Nitschman. 


374* 


t.  79. 


CHRIST,  my  Redeemer,  Lord,  and 

God, 
How  came  I,  sinner  void  of  good, 

To  that  bless'd  company 
Of  ransom'd  souls,  who  are  in  faith 
United,  grounded  on  thy  death  ? 
Why  didst  thou  fix  thy  choice  on 
me? 

2.  To  thee,  with  guilt  oppress'd,  I 

cried :  (supplied ; 

My  prayers  were  heard,  my  wants 
My  heart  devoid  of  faith, 

Unfeeling,  dead  in  sins  before, 

Now  quicken'd  by  thy  mighty  pow- 
er, (death. 

Glows  with  love's   ardour  for  thy 

3.  Tho'  I  to  mercy  had  no  right, 
Yet  I  found  favour  in  thy  sight, 

Like  Magdalen  at  thy  feet ; 
So  that  I  now,  supremely  blest, 
In  thee  have  found  true  peace  and 

rest, 
Yea,  happiness  and  joy  complete. 
C.  R.  v.  z. 


375* 


t.  132. 


THE   Lord   my  Shepherd   is   and 

Guide, 
Who  kindly  doth  direct  me; 
For  all  my  wants  he  will  provide, 
From  dangers  will  protect  me : 


He  leads  me  to  a  pasture-ground, 
Where  for  my  soul  rich  food  is  found, 
The  word  of  his  salvation. 

2.  He   guides   my   soul    to   living 

springs, 
Where  sweetly  I  'm  refreshed ; 
His  Spirit  joy  and  comfort  brings 
To  me  whene'er  abashed: 
He  leads  me  in  the  blessed  way 
Of  his  commandments,  day  by  day, 
To  his  name's  praise  and  glory. 

3.  A  table  for  me  he  prepares, 
My  soul  enjoys  his  favour; 

And,  thus  secur'd,no  enemy  dares 
My  God  and  me  to  sever ; 
My  heart  his  Holy  Spirit  cheers, 
And  changeth  all  my  grief  and  fears 
To  joys  unutterable. 

4.  His  goodness  and  his  mercies  all 
Will  follow  me  for  ever ; 

And  I  '11  maintain  my  proper  call 
To  cleave  to  my  dear  Saviour, 
And  to  his  congregation  here : 
And  when  call'd  home,  I  shall  live 

there 
With  Christ,  my  soul's  Redeemer. 
W.  Mosel. 


376.* 


T.  36. 


THY  thoughts  of  peace    o'er  me, 

my  gracious  Saviour, 
Thy   mercy,    love,    and    patience, 

which  ne'er  waver, 
These  are  my  comfort,  prompt  me 

to  prostration, 

And  adoration. 

2.  I  am  the  chief  of  sinners,  yea, 

the  poorest 
Of  those,  whom  of  thy  favour  thou 

assurest ; 
Yet  blessings   on    all   sides   I   see 

abounding, 

My  soul  surrounding. 


LOVE  OF  JESUS. 


131 


8.  Hadst  thou  not  sought  me  first 

and  follow'd  ever,  (thy  favour; 

I  had  not  come  to  thee,  nor  known 

When  thou  hadst  found  me,  then 

with  arms  of  mercy 

Thou  didst  embrace  me. 

4.  I  thank  thee  with  sincerest  heart's 
affection,  (election, 

That  thou,  according  to  thy  grace- 
Hast   brought    me   to    thy    blood- 
bought  congregation, 

Seal'd  my  salvation. 

Gregor. 


377. 


t.  89. 


We,  alas,  forget  too  often, 
What  a  friend  we  have  above : 
But   when    home    our    souls    ara 

brought, 
We  will  love  thee  as  we  ought. 

>'  ew  ton. 


ONE  there  is  above  all  others, 
Who  deserves  the  name  of  Friend; 
His  is  love  beyond  a  brother's, 
Costly,  free,  and  knows  no  end : 
They  who  once  his  kindness  prove, 
Find  it  everlasting  love. 

2.  Which  of  all  our  friends,  to  save 

us,  (blood? 

Could    or   would    have    shed    his 
But  our  Jesus  died  to  have  us 
Reconcil'd  in  him  to  God: 
This  was  boundless  love  indeed  ; 
Jesus  is  a  friend  in  need. 

3.  When  he  liv'd  on  earth  abased, 
44  Friend  of  sinners"  was  his  name  ; 
Now,  to  heavenly  glory  raised, 

He  rejoices  in  the  same: 

Still  he  calls  them  brethren,  friends, 

And  to  all  their  wants  attends. 

4.  Could  we  bear  from  one  another, 
What  he  daily  bears  from  us  ? 
Yet  this  glorious  Friend  and  Brother 
Loves  us,  tho'  we  treat  him  thus ; 
Tho'  for  good  we  render  ill, 

He  accounts  us  brethren  still. 

6  Oh,  for  grace  our  hearts  to  soften; 

Teach  us,  Lord,  at  length  to  love ; 


378. 


t.  14. 


JESUS,  thy  love  exceeds  by  far 
The  love  of  earthly  friends ; 

Bestows  whate'er  the  sinner  needs, 
Is  firm,  and  never  ends. 

2.  My  blessed  Saviour,  is  thy  love 
So  bounteous,  great,  and  free? 

Behold  I  give  my  sinful  heart, 
My  life,  my  all  to  thee. 

3.  No  man  of  greater  love  can  boast, 
Than  for  his  friend  to  die ; 

Thou  for  thy  enemies  wast  slain; 
What  love  with  thine  can  vie? 

4.  Tho'  in  the  very  form  of  God, 
With  heavenly  glory  crown'd, 

Thou  wouldst   partake    of  human 
Beset  with  troubles  round,  (flesh, 

5.  And  now,  upon  thy  throne  above, 
Thy  love  is  still  as  great  : 

Well  thou  remember'st  Calvary, 
Nor  canst  thy  death  forget. 

6.  0  Lord,  I  '11  treasure  in  my  soul 
The  memory  of  thy  love ; 

And  thy  dear  name  shall  still  to  me 
A  grateful  odour  prove. 

Watts. 


379. 


T.90. 


JESUS,  Redeemer  of  mankind, 
Sovereign  Creator,  Lord  of  all, 
Since  I  in  thee  salvation  find, 
Before  thy  cross  I  humbly  fall : 
My  Lord,  my  God,  my  soul's  desire. 
With  sacred   flames   my  heart  in- 
spire. 


132 


LOVE  OF  JESUS. 


2.  How   couldst    thou  love    such 

worms  as  we  ? 

Why  didst  thou  look  upon  our  race  ? 

Why  didst  thou  die  upon  the  tree? 

What  caus'd  all  this  but  boundless 
grace  ? 

'Twas,  dearest  Lord,  thy  match- 
less love, 

Which  thee  to  save  our  souls  did 
move. 

3.  0  let  thy  pity  thee  constrain, 
Pardon  our  sin,  its  power  subdue ; 
May  all  of  us  be  born  again, 
Thy  image  in  us  all  renew : 

Let  on  us  shine  thy  cheering  face ; 
Give  us  to  know  thy  saving  grace. 

4.  Be  thou  our  strength,  be  thou 

our  song ; 
Be  our  exceeding  great  reward  : 
Let  every  heart  and  every  tongue 
Rejoice  and  triumph  in  the  Lord : 
Jesus,  our  boast  shall  be  of  thee, 
In  time  and  in  eternity. 


380. 


t.  14. 


COME,    Holy   Ghost,    inspire   my 
With  thy  immortal  flame  ;    (song 

And  teach  my  heart,  and  teach  my 
tongue 
The  Saviour's  lovely  name. 

2.  The  Saviour !     0  what  endless 

charms 
Dwell  in  this  blissful  sound ; 
Its  influence  every  fear  disarms, 
And  spreads  sweet  comfort  round. 

3.  Here  pardon,  life,  and  joy  divine 
In  rich  effusion  flow 

For  guilty  rebels,  lost  by  sin, 
And  doom'd  to  endless  woe. 

4.  God's  only  Son,  stupendous  grace, 
Forsook  his  throne  above ; 

And  swift  to  save  our  wretched  race, 
He  flew  on  wings  of  love. 


6.  The  almighty  Former  of  the  skies 
Stoop'd  to  our  vile  abode  ; 

While  angels  view'd  with  wonder- 
ing eyes, 
And  hail'd  the  incarnate  God. 

6.  0  the  rich  depths  of  love  divine  ; 
Of  bliss  a  boundless  store : 

Dear  Saviour,  let  me  call  thee  mine, 
I  cannot  wish  for  more. 

7.  On  thee  alone  my  hope  relies : 
Beneath  thy  cross  I  fall, 

My  Lord,  my  Life,  my  Sacrifice, 
My  Saviour,  and  my  All. 

Scottish  Tabernacle. 


381 


t.  90. 


BEFORE  the  Father's  awful  throne 
Our  High-priest   lifts   his  pierced 
And  interceding  for  his  own  (hands, 
His  purchas'd  property  demands ; 
His  people's  everlasting  Friend, 
Who,  loving,  loves  them  to  the  end. 
2.  By  faith  we  claim  him  as  our  own, 
Our  kinsman,  near  allied  in  blood, 
Flesh  of  our  flesh,  bone  of  our  bone, 
The  Son  of  man,  the  Son  of  God  : 
We  to  his  mercy-seat  draw  nigh  ; 
He  never  can  himself  deny. 


382* 


t.  14. 


THY  mercies  and  thy  faithfulness, 

Dear  Lord,  are  daily  new, 
But  who  can  tell  them  to  thy  praise 

Upon  a  close  review  ? 
2.  Could  I  exalt  thee  worthily 

For  thy  unbounded  grace, 
Display'd  in  various  ways  to  me, 

My  lauds  would  never  cease. 

Gregor. 


383* 


t.  590. 


0  Lord,  accept  my  worthless  heart. 
And  keep  it  ever  thine ; 


LOVE  TO  JESUS. 


133 


Since  thou  for  me,  a  sinful  -worm, 
Hast  shed  thy  blood  divine, 

Therewith  to  save  my  guilty  soul 
From  endless  pain  and  woe : 

What  dearest  friend  in  all  the  world 
Could  equal  kindness  show  ? 

A.  Kessler. 

384.*  t.  56. 

THOU,  0  Jesus,  :j|:  art  a  gracious 

Lord, 
Ever  faithful,  :||:  keeping  to  thy 
word ; 
None  can  be  so  full  of  grief, 
But  he  soon  may  find  relief 
By  the  comfort  :||:  thy  kind  looks 
afford. 

Zinzendorf. 


385* 


t.  37. 


LORD,  had  I  of  thy  love 
Such  an  impression, 

As  to  forget  all  else 
In  that  fruition, 

Still  would  my  love  fall  short 


Of  thy  great  mercies ; 
Nor  can  eternity 

Tell  all  thy  praises.  z. 

386.  t.  151 

0  LOVE,  all  love  excelling, 
From  heaven  to  earth  come  down, 
Come,  fix  in  us  thy  dwelling, 
Of  all  thy  gifts  the  crown : 
Lord,  thou  art  all  compassion, 
Unbounded  love  thou  art ; 
0  grant  us  thy  salvation, 
Speak  peace  to  every  heart. 


387. 


t.  184. 


HOW   much   we're   lov'd  by  God 

our  Saviour, 
With  warmest  gratitude  we  trace ; 
His  patience,  mercy,pardon, favour, 
Supported  us  throughout  our  race: 
To  him  we  trust  for  future  blessing; 
He  '11  lead  us  till  our  latest  breath . 
0  may  we  all  with  love  unceasing 
Rejoice  in  him,  our  Lord,  by  faith. 


XXII.     LOVE  TO  JESUS. 


388*     t.  106,  or  90. 

THEE  will  I  love,  my  strength  and 

tower, 
My  soul  with  love  to  thee  inspire : 
Thee  will  I  love  with  all  my  power, 
Thou  art  alone  my  soul's  desire : 
Thee  will  I  love,  my  King  and  God, 
Shed  in  my  heart  thy  love  abroad. 

2.  Ah,  why  did  I  so  late  thee  know, 
Thou  fairest  of  the  sons  of  men  ? 
Ah,  why  did  I  no  sooner  go 
To  thee  who  canst  relieve  my  pain  ? 
Asham'd  I  sigh  and  inly  mourn, 
That  I  so  late  to  thee  did  turn. 


3.  In  darkness  willingly  I  stray'd ; 
I  sought  thee,  yet  from  thee  I  rov'd ; 
For  wide  my  wandering  thoughts 

were  spread, 
Thy  creatures   more    than  thee   I 

lov'd ; 
And  now,  if  more,  at  length,  I  see, 
'Tis   thro'  thy   light,    and   comes 

from  thee. 

4.  Give  to  my  eyes  repenting  tears, 
Give  to  my  heart  chaste,  hallowed 

fires ; 
Give  to  my  soul,  with  filial  fears, 
The  love  that  all  heaven's  host  in- 
spires ; 


134 


LOVE  TO  JESUS. 


That  all  my  powers,  with  all  their 

might, 
In  thy  sole  glory  may  unite. 

J.  Angelus. 


389.* 


t.  151, 


JESUS,  my  highest  treasure, 

In  thy  communion  blest 
I  find  unsullied  pleasure, 

True  happiness  and  rest: 
Myself  as  an  oblation 

I  have  to  thee  assign'd, 
Because  thou  by  thy  passion 

Hast  heal'd  my  sin-sick  mind. 

2.  0  joy,  all  joys  exceeding! 
Thou  Bread  most  heavenly, 

When  I  on  thee  am  feeding, 

Thou  dost  me  satisfy 
With  marrow  and  with  fatness, 

With  comfort,  joy,  and  peace, 
And  fill  my  heart  with  gladness, 

Assuaging  my  distress. 

3.  Let  me  perceive  thy  friendly, 
Thy  cheering  countenance ; 

Spread  thro'  my  heart  its  kindly, 

Enlivening  influence; 
Without  thee,  gracious  Saviour, 

To  live  is  nought  but  pain,* 
To  enjoy  thy  love  and  favour 

Is  happiness  and  gain. 

4.  Earth's  glory  to  inherit 
Is  not  what  I  desire ; 

My  heavenly-minded  spirit 
Glows  with  a  nobler  fire : 

Where  Christ  himself  appeareth 
In  brightest  majesty, 

For  me  a  place  prepareth, 
There,  there  I  long  to  be. 

S.  Liscov. 


390* 


t.  83. 


JESUS  is  my  light  most  fair ; 
He,  the  Father's  well-beloved, 
Left  his  throne,  our  griefs  to  share, 


By  eternal  mercy  moved : 

He  alone  is  my  delight, 

He  hath  overcome  me  quite. 

2.  Round  his  pierced  feet  I  '11  cling, 
Him  I  seek  with  love  most  tender; 
And  accurs'd  be  everything,  (der: 
Which  my  seeking  him  would  hin- 
Tell  me  nought  of  worldly  fame, 
Tell  me  of  his  lovely  name. 

3.  But  himself  I  must  behold, 
To  him  I  will  make  confession ; 
My  defects  are  manifold, 

But  I  trust  to  his  compassion; 
For  I  cannot,  will  not  rest, 
Till  he  grants  me  my  request. 

4.  Thou  in  grace  hast  look'd  on  me, 
And    with     precious     gifts     hast 
Yet  content  I  cannot  be,   (blessed ; 
Till  I  am  of  thee  possessed : 
Jesus,  now  upon  me  shine, 
Jesus,  be  thou  ever  mine. 

C.  F.  Richter,  (ad.) 


391* 


t.  39. 


I  'LL  glory  in  nothing  but  only  in 
Jesus,  (to  release  us  ; 

As  wounded  and  bruised  from  sin 

For  he  is  my  refuge,  to  him  I  '11 
cleave  solely, 

Thus  can  I,  like  Enoch,  in  this 
world  live  holy. 

2.  What   tho'  the   world   foameth 

and  rageth  with  fury, 
In  nought  but  my  crucified  Jesus 

I'll  glory: 
Beside  him  my  Saviour  I  '11  know 

nothing  ever; 
From  him  neither  trials  nor  death 

shall  me  sever. 

3.  My  Jesus  is  always  desirous  to 

meet  me,  (greet  me: 

Abounding  in  love,  and  in  mercy  to 


LOVE  TO  JESUS. 


135 


Above  all  I  love  him,  for  he  is  my 

treasure ;  (with  pleasure. 

I  humbly  adore  him  and  serve  him 

4.  My  heart's  fix'd  on  Jesus  whose 
love  is  so  tender;         (render: 

My  life  and  my  all  unto  him  I  sur- 

He  is  and  remaineth  my  soul's 
meditation,  (summation. 

My  faith's  only  object,  till  my  con- 
J.  Angelug. 


392* 


t.  83. 


JESUS  will  I  never  leave, 
He's  the  God  of  my  salvation; 
Through  his  merits  I  receive 
Pardon,  life,  and  consolation: 
All  the  powers  of  my  mind 
To  my  Saviour  be  resign'd. 

2.  Nought  on  earth  can  satisfy 
One  desire  which  God  inspireth ; 
Only  Jesus  can  supply 

All  my  needy  heart  requireth  : 
He  all  losses  can  retrieve, 
Him  I  '11  therefore  never  leave. 

3.  He  is  mine,  and  I  am  his, 
Join'd  with  him  in  close  commu- 
And  his  bitter  passion  is        (nion  : 
The  foundation  of  this  union  : 
Full  of  hopes  which  never  yield, 
Firm  on  him,  my  rock,  I  build. 

4.  0  the  happy  hours  I  spend 
With  him  in  bless'd  conversation ; 
He 's  my  near  and  faithful  friend, 
Full  of  grace,  peace,  and  salvation : 
From  the  look  at  Jesus'  wounds 
Pure  delight  to  me  redounds. 

6.   With  my  Jesus  I  will  stay, 
He  my  soul  preserves  and  feedeth  ; 
He,  the  life,  the  truth,  the  way, 
Me  to  living  waters  leadeth : 
Blessed  who  can  say  with  me, 
Christ,  I  '11  never  part  with  thee. 

C.  Keymann. 


393. 


t.  22. 


DEAR  Jesus,  when  I  think  on  thee, 
My  heart  for  joy  doth  leap  in  me ; 
Thy  blest  remembrance  yields  de- 
light, 
But  far  more  blest  will  be  the  sight. 

2.  When  thou  art  near,  I  must  con- 
I  feel  a  bliss  I  can't  express :  (fess, 
Thy  love,  my  Saviour,  ne'er   can 

cloy,  (joy. 

Fountain  of  bliss   and   source  of 

3.  Let  me  by  faith  behold  thy  face, 
Still  taste  thy  love  and  share  thy 

grace :  (name, 

Still  let  my  tongue  confess  thy 
And  Jesus  be  my  constant  theme. 

4.  Thy  love  and  mercies  all  exceed ; 
The  more  I  on  these  dainties  feed, 
The  more  my  eager  soul  is  bent 
To  live  but  in  this  element. 

Bernhardus. 

5.  Blest  Jesus,  what  delicious  fare, 
How  sweet  thy  entertainments  are ; 
Never  did  angels  taste  above 
Redeeming  grace  and  dying  love. 

Watts. 


394* 


T.  11. 


DEAREST  JESUS,  come  to  me, 
And  abide  eternally ; 
Friend  of  needy  sinners,  come, 
Fill  and  make  my  heart  thy  home. 

2.  Oftentimes  for  thee  I  sigh, 
Nothing  else  can  give  me  joy; 
This  is  still  my  cry  to  thee : 
Dearest  Jesus,  come  to  me. 

3.  Should  I  in  earth's  pleasures  roll, 
None  could  satisfy  my  soul ; 
Thee,  0  Jesus,  I  adore, 
Thou'rt  my  pleasure  evermore. 

4.  Jesus,  thee  alone  I  call 
My  beloved  Friend,  my  All ; 


136 


LOVE  TO  JESUS. 


Nothing,  whatso'er  it  be, 

Shall  divide  my  heart  with  thee. 

J.  Angelus. 


395.* 


t.  15. 


GRACIOUS  Redeemer,  thou  hast 
To  come  to  thee  invited  ;        (me 

Thy  love,  to  love  thee  ardently, 
Hath  my  cold  heart  excited. 

2.  Thy  cross,  thy  shame,  thy  agony, 
Thy  wounds  and  bitter  passion, 

Have  wholly  won  my  heart  for  thee, 
And  prompt  my  adoration. 

3.  The  fire  of  love  that  burns  within, 
Is  that  divine  impression, 

That  thou  didst  suffer  for  my  sin, 
And  die  for  my  transgression. 

J.  Angelus. 


396* 


T.  97. 


'T  IS  evident  that  Jesus  loves, 
His  death  for  us  this  fully  proves ; 
He  lov'd  the  world,  a  sinful  race, 
He  loves  the  church,  his  flock  of 

grace,  (ev'n  me, 

He  loves  the  children,  yea,  ne  loves 
Who  nought  deserv'd  but  endless 

misery. 

2.  0  may  I  in  his  love  be  blest, 
Like  John,  reclining  on  his  breast; 
And  oft,  like  humbk  Magdalen, 
Adore  the  friend  of  sinful  men, 
With   longing   heart    attending  at 

his  feet,  (I  meet. 

Till  with  a  gracious  look  from  him 

3.  I'll  weep  whene'er  he's  not  to  me 
What  the  most  cordial  friend  can  be; 
Do  I  not  always  feel  him  nigh, 
And  his  reviving  grace  enjoy, 

Do  I  not  in  his  sweet  communion 

live,  (comfort  give. 

Nought  else  to  my  poor  soul  can 


397  *  t.  4. 

WHEN  duly  I  weigh, 
How  much  day  by  day 
Thee,  Lord,  I  have  tried, 
My  Friend  ever  faithful,  who  for 
me  hast  died; — 

2.  I  own  the  fault  mine: 
Thy  patience  divine, 
Which  clearly  I  trace, 

With  tears  fills  my  eyes,  with  shame 
covers  my  face. 

3.  As  Mary  ador'd 
Her  Master  and  Lord, 
When  her  thou  didst  greet, 

And  prostrate  before  thee,  embraced 
thy  feet; — 

4.  As  Thomas  with  awe, 
Thy  wounds  when  he  saw, 
His  Saviour  avow'd, 

And  cried   with   conviction,   "My 
Lord  and  my  God  ;" — 

5.  As  Peter  replied, 
His  love  being  tried, 

"My  heart  thou  dost  prove, 
Lord,  thou  knowest  all  things,  thou 
know'st  that  I  love;" — 

6.  So  may  I,  each  day, 
A  clearer  display 

Obtain  of  thy  grace  ;        (increase. 

Thus  my  love,  0  Jesus,  to  thee  will 

Cammerhof. 


398.* 


t.  45. 


WHAT    splendid   rays  —  of   truth 
and  grace, 

All  other  lights  excelling, 
I  perceive,  when  Jesus  Christ 

Makes  my  heart  his  dwelling. 

2.   He  blesseth  me  —  so  sensibly, 
That  spirit,  soul,  and  body 

Can  in  him  my  Saviour  joy, 
Tho'  quite  poor  and  needy 


LOVE  TO  JESUS. 


137 


8.  His  looks  of  grace  insure  always 

To  me  my  heavenly  calling: 
Am  I  weak,  his  hand  preserves 

Me,  his  child,  from  falling. 
4.  My  prayer  sincere — while  absent 
here 

From  him,  my  soul's  beloved, 
Is,  that  my  heart's  confidence 

In  him  be  unmoved. 
6.  Could  I  with  him — spend  all  my 
time, 

In  constant  love's  fruition, 
Infinitely  happy  then 

Would  be  my  condition. 

6.  Whene'er  I  mourn — and  humbly 
For  comfort  to  my  Jesus,     (turn 

This  already  is  a  proof 

That  he's  near  and  gracious. 

7.  They  who  have  grace — our  Sa- 

viour's face 
To  seek  on  each  occasion, 
Never  fail  to  be  refreshed 
With  his  consolation. 

Gregor. 


400. 


t.  14. 


399* 


t.  167. 


0   COULD  we   but   love  that  Sa- 
Who  loves  us  so  ardently,     (viour, 
As  we  ought,  our  souls  would  ever 
Full  of  joy  and  comfort  be : 
If  we,  by  his  love  excited, 
Could  ourselves  and  all  forget, 
Then  with  Jesus  Christ  united, 
We  should  heaven  anticipate. 

2.  Did  but  Jesus'  love  and  merit 
Fill  our  hearts  both  night  and  day, 
And  the  unction  of  his  Spirit 
All  our  thoughts  and  actions  sway: 
Might  we  all  be  ever  ready 
Cheerfully  to  testify, 
How  our  spirit,  soul,  and  body 
Do  in  God  our  Saviour  joy. 

z. 


TEN  thousand  talents  once  I  ow'd, 
And  nothing  had  to  pay ; 

But  Jesus  freed  me  from  the  load, 
And  wash'd  my  debt  away. 

2.  Yet  since  the  Lord  forgave  my 
And  blotted  out  my  score;    (sin, 

Much  more  indebted  I  have  been 
Than  e'er  I  was  before. 

3.  My  guilt  is  cancell'd  quite,  I 
And  satisfaction  made ;     (know, 

But  the  vast  debt  of  love  I  owe 
Can  never  be  repaid. 

4.  The  love  I  owe  for  sin  forgiv'n, 
For  power  to  believe,      (heaven, 

For  present  peace,  and  promis'd 
No  angel  can  conceive. 

5.  That  love  of  thine,  thou  sinners' 

Friend, 
Witness  thy  bleeding  heart, 
My  little  all  can  ne'er  extend 
To  pay  a  thousandth  part. 

6.  Nay  more,  the  poor  returns  I 
I  first  from  thee  obtain  ;    (make 

And  'tis  of  grace,  that  thou  wilt 
Such  poor  returns  again,     (take 

7.  'T  is  well — it  shall  my  glory  be, 
(Let  who  will  boast  their  store,) 

In  time  and  in  eternity 

To  owe  thee  more  and  more. 

Newton. 


401. 


t.  11. 


HARK,  my  soul,  it  is  the  Lord  ; 
'T  is  thy  Saviour,  hear  his  word ; 
Jesus  speaks,  and  speaks  to  thee, 
"Say,  poor  sinner,  lov'st  thou  me? 
2.   "I  deliver'd  thee,  when  bound, 
And   when    bleeding,    heal'd    thy 
wound ;  (right, 

Sought   thee  wandering,   set   thee 
Turn'd  thy  darkness  into  light. 


138 


BROTHERLY  LOVE. 


8.   "Can  a  woman's  tender  care 
Cease  towards  the  child  she  bare? 
Yea,  she  may  forgetful  be, 
Yet  will  I  remember  thee. 
4.   "  Mine  is  an  unchanging  love, 
Higher  than  the  heights  above, 
Deeper  than  the  depths  beneath, 
Free  and  faithful,  strong  as  death. 
6.   "  Thou  shalt  see  my  glory  soon, 
When  the  work  of  grace  is  done, 
Partner  of  my  throne  shall  be  ; 
Say,  poor  sinner,  lov'st  thou  me  ?" 
6.  Lord,  it  is  my  chief  complaint, 
That  my  love  is  weak  and  faint ; 
Yet  I  love  thee  and  adore, 
0  for  grace  to  love  thee  more.  Cowper. 

402.  t.  14. 

TEACH  me  yet  more  of  thy  blest 
ways, 
Thou  slaughter'd  Lamb  of  God ; 


And  fix  and  root  me  in  the  grace, 
So  dearly  bought  with  blood. 

2.  0  tell  me  often  of  each  wound, 
Of  every  grief  and  pain ; 

And  let  my  heart  with  joy  confess, 
From  hence  comes  all  my  gain. 

3.  For  thee,  0  may  I  freely  count 
"Whate'er  I  have  but  loss  ; 

And  every  name,  and  every  thing, 
Compar'd  with  thee,  but  dross. 

4.  Engrave  this  deeply  in  my  heart, 
That  thou  for  me  wast  slain  ; 

Then  shall  I,  in  my  small  degree, 
Return  thy  love  again. 

5.  But  who  can  pay  that  mighty 

debt, 
Or  equal  love  like  thine  ? 
My  heart,  by  nature  cold  and  dead 
To  thankfulness  incline. 

J.  Hutton. 


■■<■••»► 


XXIII.    BROTHERLY  LOVE,  AND  UNION  OF  SPIRIT. 


403. 


T.  11. 


THEY  who  Jesus'  followers  are, 
And  enjoy  his  faithful  care, 
By  a  mutual,  hearty  love, 
Their  belief  in  Jesus  prove. 

2.  From  their  being  join'd  in  one, 
By  the  faith  of  God's  dear  Son, 
Boundless  blessings  they,  receive, 
And  to  Christ  desire  to  live. 

3.  None  in  his  own  wisdom  trusts, 
None  of  his  attainments  boasts; 
Bach  his  brother  doth  esteem, 
And  himself  the  meanest  deem. 

4.  They 're  delighted,  when  they  all 
With  one  voice  on  Jesus  call ; 


And  when  fitly,  without  strife 
Each  his  duty  doth  in  life. 

5.  Meek  they  are  to  all  mankind, 
To  good  offices  inclin'd, 
Ready,  when  revil'd,  to  bless, 
Studious  of  the  public  peace. 

6.  Tender  pity,  love  sincere 
To  their  enemies  they  bear : 
And,  as  Christ  affords  them  light, 
Order  all  their  6teps  aright. 

7.  Jesus,  all  our  souls  inspire, 
Fill  us  with  love's  sacred  fire ; 
Thus  will  all  in  us  perceive, 
That  we  in  thy  name  believe. 

8.  May  it  to  the  world  appear, 
That  we  thy  disciples  are, 


BROTHERLY  LOVE. 


139 


J.  Gambold. 

t.  22. 


By  our  loving  mutually. 
By  our  being  one  in  thee, 

404. 

BEHOLD  us,  Lord,  rough  stones 

we  are, 
Yet  for  thy  building  us  prepare ; 
Reject  not  one  of  us,  we  pray, 
Thy  Spirit's  voice  may  all  obey. 

2.  0  may  thy  flock  still  more  in- 

crease 
In  mutual  love  and  perfect  peace ; 
In  harmony  with  fervent  zeal 
Serve  thee,  and  do  thy  holy  will. 

3.  Lord,  grant  us  a  forgiving  mind, 
To  patience  and  to  peace  inclin'd, 
That  we  may  with  each  other  bear; 
To  cherish  love  be  all  our  care. 

4.  Tender  compassion  may  we  show, 
Share  in  each  other's  weal  and  woe, 
Rejoice  with  those  that  do  rejoice, 
And  with  the  weeping  sympathize. 

6.  At  all  times  may  we  ready  be, 
Yea,  even  in  deep  poverty, 
The  wants  of  others  to  relieve, 
And  soothe  and  comfort  them  that 
grieve. 

6.  And  be  it  our  concern,  to  seek 
In  nothing  to  offend  the  weak, 
To  bear  with  their  infirmities, 
And  others,  not  ourselves  to  please. 

7.  Grant  us  in  meekness  to  reclaim, 
Those  who  have  been  in  aught  to 

blame, 
Mindful  that  we,  as  well  as  they, 
Are  liable  from  thee  to  stray. 

8.  May  we,  tho'  gifts  be  manifold, 
As  members  of  one  body,  hold 
One  doctrine,  and  be  ever  led 

By  thee,   our  Master,   Lord,   and 
Head. 


9.  0  make  us  quite  conform'd  to 

thee, 
And  grant  us  true  humility  ; 
May  we,  supported  by  thy  grace, 
With  patience  run  ourdestin'd  race. 
W  Foster. 


405. 


t.  14 


0  LET  thy  love  our  hearts  constrain, 
Jesus,  thou  God  of  love ; 

The  bond  of  peace  let  us  maintain; 
All  discord  far  remove. 

2.  Us  into  closest  union  draw, 
And  in  our  inward  parts 

Write  thou  indelibly  thy  law; 
Let  love  pervade  our  hearts. 

3.  Who  would  not  now  pursue  the 

way, 
Where  Jesus'  footsteps  shine  ? 
Who  would  not  own  the  pleasing 
Of  charity  divine  ?  (sway 

4.  United  firmly  by  thy  grace, 
We  shall  thy  followers  prove : 

The  frowning  world  must  then  con- 
fess; 
"See  how  these  Christians  love." 

"Wesley. 


406. 


T.  11. 


CHERISH  us  with  kindest  care, 
Jesus,  we  thy  brethren  are, 
Of  thy  flesh  and  of  thy  bone; 
To  the  end,  0  love  thine  own. 

2.  As  our  Head  us  move  and  guide, 
Divers  gifts  to  each  divide : 
Plac'd  according  to  thy  will, 

Let  us  all  thy  mind  fulfil. 

3.  Sweetly  may  we  all  agree, 
Useful  to  each  other  be; 
Each  the  other's  burden  bear, 
In  his  weal  and  woe  take  share. 

4.  If  one  member  honour'd  be, 
All  rejoice  most  heartily; 


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BROTHERLY  LOVE. 


If  one  suffer,  all  a  part 

Bear  with  sympathizing  heart. 

5.  Closely  join'd  to  thee,  our  Head, 
Nourished  by  thee  and  fed, 
Let  us  daily  growth  receive, 
And  with  thee  in  union  live. 


407. 


T.14. 


BLEST  Saviour,  on  my  soul  im- 
The  image  of  thy  mind,     (press 

To  bear  my  brother's  waywardness, 
Long-suffer,  and  be  kind. 

2.  'T  is  hard  the  worldling's  scoff 
to  meet, 

And  that  from  day  to  day, 
To  mark  the  scorner  in  his  seat, 

And  be  the  drunkard's  lay. 

8.  More  hard  to  bear  the  look  un- 
kind, 

The  word  that  causeth  pain, 
Where  nature's  closest  ties  should 

And  love  alone  obtain.        (bind, 

4.  Most  hard,  when  brethren  in  the 
By  selfish  passions  borne,  (Lord, 

Aid  the  rude  world,  by  glance  or 
word, 
To  wreathe  the  crown  of  thorn. 

6.  Yet  when  I  think  what  patient 
My  Lord  extends  to  me,       (care 

Shall  I  not  with  my  brother  bear, 
And  that  right  lovingly  ? 

6.  0  yes — what  wrong  to  me  is 
By  brother,  friend,  or  foe,  (done, 

I  leave  it  in  thine  hand  alone, 
And  'neath  thine  hand  lie  low. 
J.  A.  Latrobe. 


408. 


T.  11. 


JESUS,  we  look  up  to  thee, 
Let  us  in  thy  name  agree  ; 
Thou  who  art  the  Prince  of  peace, 
Bid  contention  ever  cease 


2.  By  thy  reconciling  love 
Every  stumbling-block  remove ; 
Lord,  us  all  in  thee  unite, 

To  enjoy  thy  saving  light. 

3.  Make  us  all  one  heart  and  mind. 
Courteous,  merciful,  and  kind, 
Lowly,  meek  in  thought  and  word, 
As  thou  wast  on  earth,  0  Lord. 

4.  Let  us  for  each  other  care, 
Each  the  other's  burden  bear ; 
In  our  conduct  patterns  be 
Of  unfeign'd  humility. 


409.* 


t.  167. 


FLOCK  of  Jesus,  be  united, 
Covenant  with  him  anew ; 
By  his  love  divine  excited, 
Praise  and  serve  him  as  'tis  due: 
0  that  nothing  whatsoever 
May  relax  this  blessed  tie ; 
In  thy  love,  most  gracious  Saviour, 
Grant  us  all  stability. 

2.  With  love's  ardour  to  be  fired, 
Let  us  with  each  other  vie; 

So  that,  should  it  be  required, 
For  the  brethren  we  could  die: 
0  what  boundless  love  did  Jesus 
To  his  enemies  display ! 
May  his  holy  pattern  teach  us, 
How  love  ought  to  bear  the  sway. 

3.  0  that  we,  his  steps  to  follow, 
'Midst  affliction,  scorn,  and  spite, 
And  his  sacred  name  to  hallow, 
Did  each  other  more  excite: 
Every  one  stir  up  his  brother 

To  keep  Jesus  still  in  view, 
Thus  encouraging  each  other 
His  example  to  pursue. 

4.  Then  the  souls  he  joined  togethei 
Will,  according  to  his  prayer, 

Be  accepted  ©f  his  Father, 
And  his  kind  protection  share: 


BROTHERLY  LOVE. 


141 


As  thou  art  with  him  united, 
Lord,  may  we  be  one  in  thee, 
And,  by  genuine  love  excited, 
Serve  each  other  willingly. 


412. 


t.  14 


410/ 


t.  167. 


GRANT,  Lord,  that  with  thy  direc- 
tion: 
"Love  each  other/'  we  comply, 
Aiming  with  unfeigned  affection 
Thy  love  to  exemplify: 
Let  our  mutual  love  be  glowing ; 
Thus  will  all  men  plainly  see, 
That  we,  as  on  one  stem  growing, 
Living  branches  are  in  thee. 
2.  0  that  such  may  be  our  union, 
As  thine  with  the  Father  is, 
And  not  one  of  our  communion 
E'er  forsake  the  path  of  bliss : 
May    our    light   'fore    men    with 

brightness, 
From  thy  light  reflected,  shine  ; 
Thus  the  world  will  bear  us  witness, 
That  we,  Lord,  are  truly  thine. 

z. 


411* 


t.  14. 


HOW  pleasant  is  love's  harmony, 
When  brethren  truly  dwell 

Together  in  heart's  unity, 
And  cordial  friendship  feel. 

2.  Lord  Jesus,  in  that  very  night, 
Ere  thou  didst  bleed  and  die, 

Thou  didst  with  thy  disciples  urge 
Love's  ever-sacred  tie. 

3.  Remind  thy  little  flock,  too  apt 
Among  themselves  to  jar, 

That  all  thy  members'  unity 
Was  ev'n  thy  dying  care. 

4.  May  we  this  testament  fulfil, 
One  mind  and  spirit  be, 

And  love  with  unremitting  zeal 
Each  other  fervently.  z. 


HOW  sweet,  how  heavenly  is  the 
sight, 

When  those  who  love  the  Lord, 
In  one  another's  peace  delight, 

And  so  fulfil  his  word ! 

2.  When  each  can  feel  his  brother's 

sigh, 
And  with  him  bear  a  part ; 
When  sorrow  flows  from  eye  to  eye, 
And  joy  from  heart  to  heart; 

3.  When  free  from  envy,  scorn,  and 
Our  wishes  all  above,         (pride, 

Each  can  a  brother's  failings  hide, 
And  show  a  brother's  love ; 

4.  When  love,   in   one   delightful 

stream, 
Through  every  bosom  flows ; 
When     union     sweet,     and     fond 

esteem, 
In  every  action  glows. 

5.  Love  is  the  golden  chain,  that 

binds 
The  happy  souls  above  ; 
And  he  's  an  heir  of  heaven  that 
His  spirit  fill'd  with  love,    (finds 
Swaine. 


413. 


t.  582. 


BLEST  is  the  tie  that  binds 
Our  hearts  in  christian  love ; 

The  fellowship  of  kindred  minds 
Is  like  to  that  above. 

2.  Before  our  Father's  throne 
We  pour  our  ardent  prayers ; 

Our  fears,  our  hopes,  our  aims  are 
one, 
Our  comforts  and  our  cares. 

3.  We  share  our  mutual  woes  ; 
Our  mutual  burdens  bear  ; 

And  often  for  each  other  flows 
The  sympathizing  tear. 


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4.  From  sorrow,  toil,  and  pain, 

And  sin,  we  shall  be  free ; 
And   perfect  love    and   friendship 
reign 
Through  all  eternity. 

Fawcett. 


414.* 


t.  165. 


JESUS,  grant  me  to  inherit, 
Strengthen'd  by  thy  aiding  grace, 
Thro'  the  guidance  of  thy  Spirit, 
All  the  fruits  of  righteousness : 
Grant  me  true  humility, 
Faith  and  zeal  to  live  for  thee ; 
To  mankind  0  make  me  gracious, 
To  my  friends  and  foes  propitious. 

2.  Give  me  grace  in  all  conditions 
Firmly  to  adhere  to  thee ; 

And,  'midst  all  the  exhibitions 
Of  thy  boundless  love  to  me, 
To  let  my  poor  neighbour  share 
In  my  plenty  and  my  prayer: 
By  thy  love  to  me  imparted 
Make  me  always  tender-hearted. 

3.  In  the  lonely  house  of  mourning, 
Thro'  the  weeping  family,  (ing, 
Comfort,  medicine,  meat,  and  cloth- 
May  I  minister  to  thee : 

May  I  calm  the  orphan's  cry, 
Make  the  widow  sing  for  joy, 
And  the  captive's  moan  distressing 
Raise  to  songs  of  praise  and  blessing. 


415. 


T.39. 


WHAT  brought  us  together,  what 
joined  our  hearts? 

The  pardOD  which  Jesus,  our  High- 
priest,  imparts  : 

'Tis  this  which  cements  the  disci- 
ples of  Christ, 

Who  are  into  one  by  the  Spirit 
baptiz'd. 


2.  Is  this  our  high  calling,  harmo- 

nious to  dwell,  (praises  to  tell. 

And  thus  in  sweet  concert  Christ'? 

In  peace  and  blest  union  our  mo- 
ments to  spend, 

And  live  in  communion  with  Christ 
as  our  friend  ? — 

3.  0  yes,  having  found  in  the  Lord 

our  delight,  (by  night ; 

He  is  our  chief  object  by  day  and 
This  knits  us  together,  no  longer  we 

roam,  (is  our  home. 

We  all  have  one  Father,  and  heaven 


416. 


t.  159. 


WHEN  brethren  dwell  in  unity 
In  Jesus'  ransom'd  fold, 
Join'd  by  love's  ever  sacred  tie, 
'T  is  pleasant  to  behold:     (scends, 
Like   dew  his  grace   on  them  de- 
Yea,  his  rich  blessing  he  commands 
Upon  their  going  out  to  rest; 
Their  coming  in  is  blest. 

2.  We  tread  on  consecrated  ground, 
For  'tis  his  own  abode, 
The  sparrow  here  a  nest  hath  found, 
Thine  altars,  0  Lord  God : 
Blest  they  who  to  his  courts  repair, 
To  seek  him  in  his  house  of  prayer; 
To  such  he  will  himself  reveal, 
His  praises  they  shall  tell. 


417. 


t.  159. 


WE  in  one  covenant  are  join'd, 
And  one  in  Jesus  are  ;  (bin'd 

With  voices  and  with  hearts  com* 
His  praise  we  will  declare: 
In  doctrine  and  in  practice  one, 
We  '11  love  and  serve  the  Lord  alone ; 
With  one  accord  sound  forth  hia 
Till  we  shall  see  his  face,  (praise, 
J.  Swertner. 


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XXIV.     FOLLOWING  JESUS,  AND  BEARING  HIS  REPROACH. 


418. 


t.  230. 


JESUS,  Lord  most  great  and  glo- 
rious, 
Reward  and  crown  of  the  victorious, 
Restorer  of  lost  paradise ; 
We  appear  with  supplication, 
Before  thee,  God  of  onr  salvation, 
And  send  to  thee  our  fervent  cries  : 
0  Lord  our  righteousness, 
'T  is  thy  delight  to  bless  ; 
We  desire  it, 

Come  then,  for  we — belong  to  thee, 
And  bless  us  inexpressibly. 

2.   Blessed  are  the  poor  in  spirit, 

They  shall  the  realm  of  heaven  in- 
herit, 

Free  grace  is  theirs  and  endless 
bliss  ; 

While  all  those  who  place  reliance 

On  their  own  works,  and  bid  defi- 
ance 

To  grace,  will  of  salvation  miss : 

0  may  we  all  of  thee 

Learn  true  humility, 

Lowly  Jesus ; 

May  we  despise — all  earthly  joys 

For  thee,  the  pearl  of  greatest  price. 

3    They  that  mourn,  blest  is  their 

station, 
They  find  abundant  consolation, 
Since  Jesus  first  that  path  did  tread ; 
He  prevailed  while  he  suffer'd, 
And  now  to  us  that  cup  is  offer'd, 
By  which  himself  was  perfected : 
We  cannot  hope  for  joy 
On  earth  without  alloy, 
Here  is  weeping; 

At  the  Lamb's  feast — is  perfect  rest, 
This  is  a  vale  of  tears  at  best. 


4.  Blessed  are  the  meek  in  spirit, 
They  shall,  saith  Christ,  the  earth 

inherit;  (here; 

Their   life  is    hid  with  him  while 
Yet  as  heirs  of  Christ's  salvation, 
In  heaven  they  have  their  conver- 
sation, (there: 
Their  treasure  and  their  hearts  are 
And  as  the  Lamb  of  God 
Life's  path  with  meekness  trod, 
His  disciples 

His  steps  pursue, — and  as  'tis  due, 
Show  in  their  conduct  meekness  too. 

5.  Blessed,  who  without  cessation 
Hunger  and  thirst  for  that  salvation, 
Which    flows   from    Christ's    pure 

righteousness ; 
They  are  fill'd  and  satisfied, 
With  richest  dainties  are  supplied, 
Who  long  and  pant  for  saving  grace: 
Christ's  body  and  his  blood 
Prove  their  life-giving  food  ; 
Thereby  nourish'd,  (bear 

From  year  to  year — they  thrive  and 
Fruits  that  to  him  well-pleasing  are. 

6.  Ail  the  merciful  are  blessed  ; 
For  they,  when  in  their  turn  dis- 
tressed, 

Shall  mercy  find  most  certainly. 
Water  to  the  poor  afforded 
Is  as  an  act  of  love  recorded, 
And  is  rewarded  generously  : 
Who  to  the  indigent 
Doth  prove  beneficent, 
He  is  blessed  ;  (same, 

But  woe  to  them — who  scorn  the 
For  God  remembers  not  their  name. 

7.  All  the  pure  in  heart  are  blessed ;. 
Of  joys  unspeakable  possessed, 


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They    shall   behold   their   God    in 

peace : 
They  who  faithful  have  remained 
To  Jesus,  and  preserv'd  unstained 
The  garment  of  his  righteousness, 
Shall  once  obtain  the  grace, 
To  see  him  face  to  face: 
I  entreat  thee, 
Impart  to  me — that  purity, 
Dear  Jesus,  which  I  trace  in  thee. 

8.  They  are  blessed  with  God's  fa- 

vour, 
Who  peace  unceasingly  endeavour 
Among  their  neighbours  to  secure : 
A3  his  children  them  he  owneth ; 
He  with  success  their  labour  crown- 

eth, 
And  their  reward  of  grace  is  sure : 
Love  is  the  character 
Of  each  true  follower 
Of  our  Saviour : 
May  he  through  graoe — make  us 

always 
Intent  upon  promoting  peace. 

9.  Blest  are  they  who  gladly  suffer 
For  righteousness,  and  freely  offer 
Their  lives   and   blood   for  Jesus' 

sake ;  (ness, 

Yea,  who  bear  the  cross  with  meek- 

Resign'd  and  patient  in  all  weak- 
ness, 

And  him  their  only  pattern  make : 

For  Jesus'  help  and  love 

Their  consolation  prove: 

They  who  freely 

For  him  will  bear — reproach,  while 
here, 

At  last  shall  in  his  glory  share. 

10.  Blessed  they  who  are  despised, 
In  scornful  manner  stigmatized, 
And  for  their  Saviour's   sake  de- 

fam'd: 


As  the  bride  deems  it  an  honour 
To   take   the   bridegroom's    name 

upon  her, 
Should  we  of  Jesus  be  asham'd? 
Far,  far  be  this  from  us ; 
Welcome,  reproach  and  cross : 
We  are  Christians, 
Who  follow  thee — Lord,  cheerfully 
Thro'  honour  and  thro'  infamy. 

11.  Gracious  Lord,  who  by  thy 
passion 

And  death  hast  gained  our  salva- 
tion, 

0  may  we  all  thy  name  confess : 

May  we  be  by  faith  united 

To  thee,  who  hast  us  all  invited, 

To  share  eternal  happiness: 

Constrain  us  by  thy  love, 

In  all  we  do  to  prove 

Faithful  followers, 

Dear  Lord,  of  thee ; — and  grant 
that  we 

May  ever  love  thee  ardently. 

Z.  in  part 


419. 


T.    11. 


HOLY  Lamb  and  Prince  of  peacA, 
Hear  my  soul  implore  thy  grace , 
Grant  that  my  behaviour  may 
Meekness,  such  as  thine,  display 

2.  0  that  I  may  faithfully 
To  thy  voice  obedient  be  ; 
Valiant,  steadfast,  may  my  love 
In  the  hardest  trials  prove. 

3.  Keep  thou  me,  a  feeble  child, 
Sober,  watchful,  undefiTd ; 

Tli at  -where'er  thy  steps  I  see, 
Simply  I  may  follow  thee. 

4.  Thou  the  great  victorious  Lamb, 
Who  aH  hosts  of  hell  o'ercame, 
Grant  that  by  thy  blood  I  may 
Conqueror  be  till  thy  great  day. 


FOLLOWING  JESUS. 


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6.  ^hen  thou  shalt  on  Zion  stand, 
May  I  be  at  thy  right  hand, 
Clothed  in  the  glorious  dress 
Of  thy  spotless  righteousness. 

C.  F.  Richter. 


420. 


r.  22. 


HOW  shall  I  follow  him  I  serve  ? 
How  shall  I  copy  him  I  love  ? 
Nor  from  those   blessed   footsteps 

swerve, 
Which  lead  me  to  his  seat  above  ? 

2.  Privations,  sorrows,  bitter  scorn, 
The  life  of  toil,  the  mean  abode, 
The   faithless   kiss,  the  crown  of 

thorn, 
Are  these  the  consecrated  road  ? 

3.  'T  was  thus  he  suffer'd,  though 

a  Son, 
Foreknowing,  choosing,  feeling  all, 
Until  the  perfect  work  was  done ; 
And  drank  the  bitter  cup  of  gall. 

4.  Lord,  should  my  path  through 

suffering  lie, 
Forbid  it  I  should  e'er  repine ; 
Still  let  me  turn  to  Calvary,  (thine. 
Nor  heed  my  griefs,  remembering 
6.  0  let  me  think  how  thou  didst 
Untasted  every  pure  delight,  (leave 
To    fast,    to    faint,    to   watch,    to 

grieve,  (night : 

The   toilsome    day,    the    homeless 
6.  To  faint,  to  grieve,  to  die  for  me  ! 
Thou  earnest  not  thyself  to  please  ; 
And,  dear  as  earthly  comforts  be, 
Shall  I  not  love  thee   more   than 

these  ?  Conder. 


421. 


t.  11. 


CHILDREN  of  the  heavenly  King  ! 
As  ye  journey,  sweetly  sing! 
Sing  your  Saviour's  worthy  praise, 
Glorious  in  his  works  and  ways  ! 
10 


2.  We  are  travelling  home  to  God, 
In  the  way  the  fathers  trod : 
They  are  happy  now,  and  we 
Soon  their  happiness  shall  see. 

3.  Foes  are  round  us,  but  we  stand 
On  the  borders  of  our  land: 
Jesus,  God's  exalted  Son, 

Bids  us  undismay'd  go  on. 

4.  Onward  then  we  gladly  press 
Through  this  earthly  wilderness: 
Only,  Lord,  our  Leader  be, 

And  we  still  will  follow  thee. 

Cennick. 


422. 


t.  587. 


0  TELL  me  no  more 

Of  this  world's  vain  store; 
The  time  for  such  trifles  with  me 
now  is  o'er. 

2.  A  country  I  've  found, 
Where  true  joys  abound  ; 

To  dwell  I  'm  determin'd  on  that 
happy  ground. 

3.  The  souls  that  believe, 

In  paradise  live :  (receive. . 

And  me  in  that  number  will  Jesus 

4.  My  soul,  don't  delay, 
He  calls  thee  away : 

Rise,  follow  thy  Saviour,  and  bless 
the  glad  day. 

5.  No  mortal  doth  know 
What  he  can  bestow, 

What  light,  strength,  and  comfort; 

Go,  follow  him,  go. 
G.   Perhaps,  with  the  aim 
To  honour  his  name, 

1  may  do  some  service,  poor  dust 

tho'  I  am. 
7.  Yet  this  is  confess'd, 
I  count  it  most  bless'd, 
As  at  the  beginning,  in  him  to  find 

rest. 


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FOLLOWING  JESUS. 


8.  And  when  I  'm  to  die, 
Receive  me,  I  '11  cry, 

For  Jesus  hath  lov'd  me,  I  cannot 
tell  why. 

9.  So  closely  in  mind 
To  Jesus  I  'm  join'd, 

He  '11  not  live  in  glory  and  leave 
me  behind. 

10.  Lo,  this  is  the  race 
I  'm  running  thro'  grace 
Henceforth,  till  admitted  to  see  my 

Lord's  face. 

J.  Gambold. 

423*     t.  26,  or  22. 

LORD  Jesus,  'tis  with  us  thy  aim, 
That  soul  and  body  should  be  thine ; 
O  take  our  hearts,  and  us  incline 
To  be  devoted  to  thy  name. 

2.  What  love  can  be  compar'd  with 

thine  ? 
Who  hath  to  us  so  just  a  claim 
As  thou,  who  didst  our  souls  re- 
deem, 
And  for  us  leave  thy  throne  divine  ? 

3.  Go,  all  ye  wise,  without  control 
Your  empty  notions  still  pursue  ; 
Jesus  alone  I  have  in  view,     (soul. 
This  powerful  magnet   draws   my 

4.  A  subject  I  of  Christ  my  King; 
And  tho'  I  poor  and  helpless  be, 
Yet  all  around  shall  plainly  see, 
My  Saviour  is  my  every  thing. 

6.  Thee  I  adore,  most  gracious  Lord ; 
Grant  that  my  walk  in  truth  may 
At  all  times  pleasing  unto  thee,  (be 
Directed  by  thy  holy  Word. 

6.  My  King,  thy  noble  statutes  write 
"Upon  the  table  of  my  heart; 
Thy  grace  and  truth  to  me  impart, 
And  let  thy  law  be  my  delight. 


424* 


t.  83. 


JESUS  Christ,  thou  Leading-star, 
Thy    great   name    we    praise    and 
From  believers  be  it  far     (hallow: 
Any  other  guide  to  follow : 
Thou,  Lord,  if  we  walk  in  light, 
Wilt  direct  our  steps  aright. 
2.  Christians  are  not  here  below 
To  enjoy  earth's  transient  treasure  ; 
After  Christ  they  're  called  to  go, 
His  reproach  they  count  a  pleasure ; 
Under  manifold  distress, 
Thro'  the  narrow  gate  they  press. 

Z. 

425.  t.  22. 
IF  father,  mother,  children,  wife, 
Houses,  or  lands,  or  aught  in  life 
Delude    thy    heart,    and    thou    no 
Dost  follow  Jesus  as  before  ;  (more 

2.  His  words  with   due   attention 

hear: 
"  My  cross  whoever  will  not  bear, 
And  all  forsake  to  follow  me, 
He  cannot  my  disciple  be." 

3.  First  let  us  duly  count  the  cost, 
And  then  in  Jesus  place  our  trust; 
If  we  on  him  alone  depend, 

He  'midst  all  trials  proves  our  friend. 

4.  If  once  the  plough  in  hand  we 

take,  (back; 

Preserve   us,    Lord,  from   looking 
0  let  us  thro'  thy  aiding  grace, 
Pursue  our  course  with  steadiness. 

5.  On  those  who  faithful  prove  to 

death,  (faith, 

And  show  by  works  of  love  their 
A  crown  of  life  thou  once  wilt  place, 
Before  thy  Father  them  confess. 

W.  foster. 

426.  t.  14 

WHEN  any  turn  from  Zion's  way, 
(Alas !  what  numbers  do  I) 


FOLLOWING  JESUS. 


147 


Methinks  1  hear  my  Saviour  say, 
"Wilt  thou  forsake  me  too?" 

2.  0   Lord,  with   such  a  heart  as 
Unless  thou  hold  me  fast,    (mine, 

I  feel  I  must,  I  shall  decline, 
And  prove  like  them  at  last. 

3.  Yet   thou   alone   hast  power,   I 
To  save  a  wretch  like  me:    (know, 

To  whom,  or  whither  could  I  go, 
If  I  should  turn  from  thee  ? 

4.  Beyond  a  doubt,  I  rest  assur'd 
Thou  art  the  Christ  of  God, 

Who  hast  eterna.    ife  secur'd 
By  promise  and  by  blood. 

6.  The  help  of  men  and  angels  join'd 
Could  never  reach  my  case ; 

Nor  can  I  hope  relief  to  find, 
But  in  thy  boundless  grace. 

6.  No  voice  but  thine  can  give  me 
And  bid  my  fears  depart:    (rest, 

No  love  but   thine   can  make  me 
And  satisfy  my  heart.         (blest, 

7.  What  anguish  has  that  question 
If  I  will  also  go  ?  (stirr'd, 

Yet,  Lord,  relying  on  thy  word, 
I  humbly  answer,  No. 

J.  Newton. 


427* 


t.  90. 


"  MY  yoke,"  saith  Christ,  "upon 

you  take, 
Serve  me  amidst  oppression  ; 
The  world  and  all  its  joys  forsake, 
And  shun  no  tribulation : 
Come  follow  me,  and  humbly  bear 
My  cross,  &  in  my  suffering  share." 
2.   Then   let  us  follow  Christ  our 
Both  soul  and  body  offering,    (Lord, 
Be  cheerfully,  with  one  accord, 
Partakers  of  his  suffering; 
For  tney  who  show  true  faithfulness, 
Shall  gain  a  rich  reward  of  grace. 
J.  Angelus. 


428. 


t.  167. 


JESUS,  I  my  cross  have  taken, 
All  to  leave  and  follow  thee ; 
Naked,  poor,  despis'd,  forsaken, 
Thou,  from  hence,  my  All  shalt  be, 
Perish  every  fond  ambition, 
All  I've  sought,  or  hop'd,  or  known ; 
Yet  how  rich  is  my  condition, 
God  and  heaven  are  still  my  own. 

2.  Let  the  world  despise  and  leave 

me, 
They  have  left  my  Saviour  too; 
Human  hearts  &  looksdeceive  me — 
Thou  art  not,  like  them,  untrue ; 
And  whilst  thou  shalt  smile  upon 

me, 
God  of  wisdom,  love,  and  might, 
Foes  may  hate,  and  friends  disown 

me, 
Show  thy  face,  and  all  is  bright. 

3.  Go,  then,  earthly  fame  and  trea- 

sure ; 
Come,  disaster,  scorn,  and  pain : 
In  thy  service  pain  is  pleasure, 
With  thy  favour  loss  is  gain ; 
Man  may  trouble  and  distress  me, 
'Twill  but  drive  me  to  thy  breast; 
Life  with  trials  hard  may  press  me, 
Heaven  will  bring  the  sweeter  rest. 

4.  Soul,  then  know  thy  full  salvation; 
Rise  o'er  sin,  and  fear,  and  care ; 
Joy  to  find  in  every  station 
Something  still  to  do  or  bear  ; 
Think  what   Spirit   dwells  within 

thee, 
Think   what   Father's    smiles    are 

thine; 
Think  that  Jesus  died  to  win  thee: 
Child  of  heaven,  canst  thou  repine  ? 

5.  Haste  thee  on  from  grace  to  glory, 
Arm'd   by   faith,    and   wing'd   by 

prayer ; 


148 


FOLLOWING  JESUS. 


Heaven's  eternal  day 's  before  thee ; 
God's  own  hand  shall  guide  thee 

there; 
Soon  shall  close  thy  earthly  mission, 
Soon  shall  pass  thy  pilgrim  days : 
Hope  shall  change  to  full  fruition, 
Faith  to  sight,  and  prayer  to  praise. 
Lyte. 

429.*  t.  16. 

CROSS,  reproach,  and  tribulation, 
Ye  to  me  are  welcome  guests, 

"When  I  have  this  consolation, 
That  my  soul  in  Jesus  rests. 

2.  The  reproach  of  Christ  is  glorious; 
Those  who  here  his  burden  bear, 

In  the  end  shall  prove  victorious, 
And  eternal  glory  share. 

3.  Christ,  our  ever-blessed  Saviour, 
Bore  for  us  reproach  and  shame, 

Conqueror  now  he  lives  for  ever, 
And  we  conquer  in  his  name. 

4.  Bear  then  the  reproach  of  Jesus, 
Ye  who  live  a  life  of  faith ; 

Sing  ye  joyful  songs  and  praises, 
Ev'n  in  martyrdom  and  death. 

6. Bonds, andstripes, and  tribulation, 
Are  our  honourable  crowns; 

Shame  is  our  glorification, 

Gloomydungeons  are  our  thrones. 
Lange,  or  Gotter. 


430. 


t.  22. 


JESUS,  and  shall  it  ever  be, 
A  sinful  worm  asham'd  of  thee  ? 
Forbid  it,  Lord;  thee  I  confess, 
Before  both  friends  and  enemies. 
2.  Asham'd  of  Jesus,  of  ray  God, 
"Who  purchas'd  me  with  his   own 

blood, 
Of  him  who  to  retrieve  my  loss, 
Despis'd   the   shame,  endur'd  the 

cross  ? 


3.  Asham'd  of  Jesus,  of  that  Friend 
On  whom  my  heavenly  hopes  de- 
pend? 

It  must  not  be ; — be  this  my  shame, 
That  I  not  more  revere  his  name. 

4.  Asham'd  of  Jesus,  of  my  Lord, 
By    all    heaven's    glorious    hosts 

ador'd*? 
No,  I  will  make  my  boast  of  thee, 
In  time  and  in  eternity. 

5.  And  when  I  stand   before  thy 

throne, 
Me  'fore  thy  heavenly  Father  own ; 
Then  shall  the  holy  angels  see 
Thee,  Jesus,  not  asham'd  of  me. 

Countess  Huntingdon's  H. 

431.*  t.  14. 

GLORY   to   God,    whose   witness- 

Those  heroes  bold  in  faith,  (train, 
Could  smile  on  poverty  and  pain, 

And  triumph  ev'n  in  death. 

2.  Scorn'd  and  revil'd  as  was  their 

Head, 
When  walking  here  below, 
Thus  in  this  evil  world  they  led 
A  life  of  pain  and  woe. 

3.  With  the  same  faith  our  bosom 

glows, 
Wherein  those  warriors  stood, 
When  in  the  cruel  hands  of  those 
Who  thirsted  for  their  blood. 

4.  God  whom  we  serve,  our  God 

can  save, 
Can  damp  the  scorching  flame, 
Can  build  an  ark,  or  smooth  a  wave, 
For  such  as  fear  his  name. 

5.  Yea,  should  it  ev'n  to  man  appear 
At  times,  as  tho'  our  Lord 

Forsook  his  chosen  people  here. 
At  last  he  '11  help  afford. 


SELF-KNOWLEDGE. 


14& 


6.  If  but  his  arm  support  us  still, 
Is  but  his  joy  our  strength, 

We  shall  ascend  the  rugged  hill, 
And  conquerors  prove  at  length. 

432.*  t.  56. 

BLESSED  Jesus,  :  || :  all  our  hearts 

incline  (steps  shine ; 

Thee  to  follow  :  || :  where  thy  foot- 

At  all  times  and  everywhere 

May  our  words  and  actions  bear 

A  resemblance,  :  |] :  gracious  Lord, 

to  thine. 

v.  Pfeil. 

433.*  t.  164. 

flOW  great  at  last  my  joy  will  be, 
If  I  have  faithful  proved 
To  Christ,  and  'midst  adversity 
Till  my  last  breath  him  loved: 
They  who  reproach  here  bear, 
In  heaven  a  crown  shall  wear; 
Who  follow  Christ  are  truly  blest, 
For  they  with  him  shall  ever  rest. 
v.  Bonnin. 


434. 


t.  159. 


WE  covenant  with  hand  and  heart, 

To  follow  Christ,  our  Lord ; 
With  world,  and  sin,  and  self  to  part, 

And  to  obey  his  word : 
To  love  each  other  heartily, 

In  truth  and  in  sincerity, 
And    under    cross,    reproach   and 
shame, 

To  glorify  his  name. 


435. 


t.  155. 


AMEN,  Ruler  of  thy  Church, 
Grant,  we  pray,  this  our  petition: 

In  submission 
To  thy  will,  with  steady  pace, 

In  thy  ways 
To  proceed :  if  thou  attend  us, 
Cross  and  shame  shall  not  offend  us; 
Thee  we  boldly  will  confess. 


XXV.    SELF-KNOWLEDGE, 
436.  T.  37. 

THEY  that  are  whole  need  not 

The  good  Physician ; 
But  they  who  know  and  feel 

Their  lost  condition, 
Bewail  their  wretched  state, 

To  Christ  appealing, 
Experience  of  his  stripes 

The  virtue  healing. 
2.   We  know,  that  in  our  flesh 

No  good  thing  dwelleth  ; 
But  with  ne'er-failing  skill 

Our  wounds  he  healeth  : 
Tbns  spirit,  body,  soul, 

Tho'  poor  and  needy, 


AND  SIGHING  FOR  GRACE. 
Can  to  rejoice  in  him 
Be  ever  ready. 

437  *  t.  22 

MY  soul  before  thee  prostrate  lies, 
To  thee,  its  source,  my  spirit  flies; 

0  turn  to  me  thy  cheering  face  : 

1  'm  poor,  enrich  me  with  thy  grace. 

2.  Deeply  convinc'd  of  sin,  I  cry, 
In  thy  death,  Saviour,  let  me  die: 
Omay  the  world,  may  self  and  prida 
In  me  henceforth  be  crucified. 

3.  Take  full  possession  of  my  heart, 
To  me  thy  lowly  mind  impart ; 


VoO 


SELF-KNOWLEDGE. 


Break  nature's  bonds,  and  let  me 

see, 
He  wb  om  thou  free'st,  indeed  is  free. 

1.   My  heart  in  thee  and  in  thy  ways 
Delights,    yet   from    thy   presence 
strays ; 

0  keep,  I  pray,  my  wavering  mind 
Stay'd  upon  thee,  to  thee  resign'd. 

6.  I  know  that  nought  in  me  avails, 
Here  all  my  strength  and  wisdom 

fails ; 
Who  bids  a  sinful  heart  be  clean  ? 
Thou  only,  Saviour  of  lost  men. 

6.  Still  will  I  wait,  0  Lord,  on  thee, 
Till  in  thy  light  the  light  I  see ; 
Till  thou  in  my  behalf  appear, 

To  banish  every  doubt  and  fear. 

7.  All  my  own  schemes,  each  fond 

design, 

1  to  thy  better  will  resign ; 
Impress  this  deeply  on  my  breast, 
That  I  in  thee  am  truly  blest. 

8.  Then  ev'n  in  storms  I  thee  shall 

know, 
My  sure  support  and  refuge  too ; 
In  every  trial  I  shall  prove, 
Assuredly,  that  God  is  love 


C.  F.  Richter. 


438.* 


t.  141. 

I  AM  a  poor  sinner, 

This  I  surely  know ; 
And  if  my  dear  Saviour 

Did  not  love  me  so, 
As  ne'er  to  forsake  me, 

Worthless  tho'  I  be, 
lie  ere  now  his  mercy 

Bad  withdrawn  from  me. 

2.   Grace  and  a  sensation 

Of  my  sinfulness, 
Keep  on  each  occasion 

In  me  equal  pace: 


WThile  I  own  ashamed, 

I  deserved  wrath ; 
I  rejoice,  reclaimed 

From  sin's  power,  by  faith. 

3.  Jesus,  when  thy  blessings 
Fill  my  needy  heart, 

Fear  and  anxious  doubtings 

Then  from  me  depart; 
I  in  thy  atonement 

My  election  trace, 
And  rejoice,  astonish'd 

At  my  lot  of  grace. 

4.  Witness  true  and  faithful, 
Christ,  the  Church's  Head, 

All  is  Yea  and  Amen 

Thou  hast  promised: 
As  I  am,  so  take  me 

With  my  worst  and  best ; 
Ever  thine  preserve  me 

Till  with  thee  I  rest. 

5.  While  we  thy  past  dealings 
Gratefully  review, 

We  're  assur'd,  thy  mercies 

Are  each  morning  new ; 
And  that  thou  wilt  freely 

Give  thy  promis'd  grace, 
And  amidst  our  weakness 

Form  us  to  thy  praise. 

Zinzendort 


439* 


t.  141. 


JESUS'  love  unbounded 

None  can  e'er  explain ; 
Yet,  alas,  how  often 

Do  we  cause  him  pain  : 
Even  those  still  grieve  him 

Who  enjoy  his  grace, 
And,  to  him  devoted, 

Should  show  forth  his  praise. 

2.  Lord,  thy  body's  Saviour, 

ComfcJt  us  anew  ; 
All,  regard  our  weeping ; 

Thy  compassion  show : 


SELF-KNOWLEDGE. 


151 


Pardon  our  transgressions, 
Hear  our  fervent  cry, 

And  our  souls  and  bodies 
Heal  and  sanctify. 

8.  All  our  days,  0  Jesus, 

Hallow  unto  thee ; 
May  our  conversation 

To  thy  honour  be : 
Let  us  all  experience, 

To  the  end  of  days, 
Thy  reviving  presence 

'Midst  thy  chosen  race. 


440* 


Zinzendorf. 


t.30. 


0  MY  God,  I  come  oppress'd  with 
sadness,  (gladness, 

Fill  my  troubled  soul  with  joy  and 
In  thy  salvation  ;  (lation. 

No  where  else  I  find  true  conso- 

2.  Faithfully  thy  Spirit  me  directed, 
But  his  warnings  I  have  oft  neg- 
Most  gracious  Saviour,  (lected  ; 
Pardon    and    restore    me   to   thy 

favour. 

3.  I  confess,  0  Lord,  with  deep  con- 
-     trition,  (tion ; 

My  unfaithfulness,  hear  my  peti- 
Comfort  and  bless  me,  (refresh  me. 
With   thy  gracious   presence   now 

4.  0  baptize  me  with  thy  fire  and 

Spirit ;  (merit 

Grant  me  from  the  fulness  of  thy 
True  heart's  compunction,  (tion. 
Primitive  love,  simplicity,  and  unc- 

6.  Give  me  grace  to  walk  with  cir- 
cumspection ;  (infection, 
Keep  me  from  the  world's  and  bin's 
That  my  behaviour  (Saviour. 
May  adorn  thy  doctrine,  gracious 
L.  C.  Schlicht. 


441.* 


t.  16. 


O  WHAT  would  be  my  condition, 
Did  not  Jesus  stand  my  friend ! 
But  his  faithful  love  and  mercy 
Keep  me  from  all  danger  screen'd. 

2.  Doth  howe'er  in  my  frail  nature 
Something  stir  that  is  not  good, 
And  might  to  my  soul  prove  hurtful, 
Straight  I  turn  to  Jesus'  blood ; — 

3.  Straight  to  Jesus'  wounds  and 

bruises, 
With  believing  confidence : 
Thus  I  always  can  find  shelter 
From  sin's  baneful  influence. 

4.  Lamb  of  God,  display  the  virtue 
Of  thy  sanctifying  blood ; 
Overstream  with  life  and  blessing 
Us  poor  sinners  'fore  thee  bow'd ; 

5.  Sinners,  in  ourselves  unworthy 
Of  the  smallest  crumb  of  grace, 
But  who  dare  of  boundless  mercy 
Boast,  to  our  Redeemer's  praise. 

M.HehL 


442* 


T.  244. 


WHEN  I  am  conscious  truly 
Of  my  great  sinfulness, 

And  that  so  very  slowly 
Towards  the  mark  I  press ; 

Nought  then  can  comfort  me, 

But  Jesus'  mercy  free, 

And  that  he  bore  with  patience 

My  sins  upon  the  tree. 

2.  Yea,  when  I  see  in  spirit 

My  Saviour  shed  his  blood, 
That  I  might  life  inherit 
And  everlasting  good ; 
Then  I  true  happiness 
And  joy  in  him  possess, 
My  eyes  with  tears  flow  over 
For  heart-felt  thankfulness. 


152 


SELF-KNOWLEDGE. 


443. 


t.  119. 


AT  thy  feet,  :  || : 

At  thy  pierced  feet  I  lie ;    (trition, 
Saviour,    mark    my    heart's    con- 
Listen  to  each  broken  sigh  ; 
Ah,  refuse  not  the  petition 
Of  a  sinner,  conscious  he 's  unclean, 
Full  of  sin.  :  || : 

2.  Make  me  clean,  :  || : 
My  whole  nature  purify ; 

"Wash  me  in  that  precious  fountain, 
Which  by  faith  I  open'd  see, 
Standing  on  the  blissful  mountain, 
Where   thou    bar'st    my   sin,   my 
guilt,  and  shame, 

Slaughter'd  Lamb.  :  || : 

3.  Look  on  me,  :  || : 

See  each  painful  wound  and  sore, 
Thou  compassionate  Physician, 
Speak  the  word,  my  sickness  cure; 
Wrest  me  from  the  sad  condition, 
Into  which  transgression  brought 
my  soul ; 

Make  me  whole.  :  || : 

4.  Bid  me  live,  :  || : 
Bid  a  dying  sinner  live  ; 

Raise,  0  raise  my  drooping  spirit : 
Then  to  thee  myself  I'll  give, 
And,  until  I  heaven  inherit, 
Every  moment  in  thy  service  spend, 
Faithful  Friend.  :  || : 
J.  Hartley. 


444. 


t.  14. 


O  JESUS,  Jesus,  my  good  Lorql, 
How  wondrous  is  thy  love, 

Thy  patience,  pity,  tenderness, 
Which  I  each  moment  prove. 

2.  I  once  was  wholly  dead  in  sin, 

And  ignorant  of  thee, 
And  liv'd  contentedly  therein, 

Nor  knew  thy  love  to  me. 


3.  But   thine  all-seeing  eye  then 

view'd, 
And  mark'd  my  every  way, 
Me  still  in  tender  love  pursued, 
Who  oft  from  thee  did  stray. 

4.  Yet  oh,  how  faithless  is  my  mind, 
How  prone  to  turn  aside, 

And  wander  in  its  own  deceits 
Of  reasoning  and  of  pride. 

5.  How  doth   the   old   corruption 

strive 
And  fight  to  reign  again ; 
There's  surely  not  a  heartlike  mine, 
So  wretched,  dark,  and  vain. 

6.  Thou  Friend  of  sinners,  love  me 
The  poorest  and  the  worst:  (still, 

Where  sin  abounded,  well  I  know, 
Thy  grace  aboundeth  most. 

7.  Yet  let  me  not  thy  grace  abuse, 
And  sin  because  thou  'rt  good: 

But  let  thy  love  fill  me  with  shame, 
That  I  so  long  withstood. 

8.  On  me,  my  King,  exert  thy  power, 
Make  old  things  pass  awaj' ; 

Create  all  new,  draw  me  to  thee 
Still  nearer  every  day. 

9.  Thou    know'st   which    way   to 

rectify 
Each  stubborn  ill  within, 
How  to  subdue  my  every  thought, 
And  conquer  all  that's  sin. 

10.  Chastise  me  when  I  do  amiss ; 
0  might  no  thought  arise 

Which  is  displeasing  unto  thee : 
Of  grace  send  fresh  supplies. 

11.  Impress  thy  wounds  upon  my 
And  all  thy  bitter  pain:    (heart, 

Abide  in  me  for  evermore, 
And  constant  victory  gain. 

M.  Taylot 


SELF-KNOWLEDGE. 


15S 


445. 


T  151. 


COME,  faithful  Shepherd,  bind  me 

With  cords  of  love  to  thee, 
And  evermore  remind  me 

That  thou  hast  died  for  me: 
0  may  thy  Holy  Spirit 

Set  this  before  mine  eyes, 
That  I  thy  death  and  merit 

Above  all  else  may  prize. 

2.  Am  I  of  my  salvation 
Assured  thro'  thy  love  ; 

May  I  on  each  occasion 

To  thee  more  faithful  prove: 

Hast  thou  my  sins  forgiven. 
Then,  leaving  things  behind, 

May  I  press  on  to  heaven, 
And  bear  the  prize  in  mind. 

3.  Thou,  Lord,  wilt  not  forsake  me, 
Tho'  I  am  oft  to  blame ; 

As  thy  reward,  0  take  me 

Anew,  just  as  I  am : 
Grant  me  henceforth,  dear  Saviour, 

While  in  this  vale  of  tears, 
To  look  to  thee,  and  never 

Give  way  to  anxious  fears. 

Hutton. 


446. 


T.14. 


OH !  for  a  closer  walk  with  God, 
A  calm  and  heavenly  frame ; 

A  light  to  shine  upon  the  road 
That  leads  me  to  the  Lamb. 

2.  Where  is  the  blessedness  I  knew, 
When  first  I  saw  the  Lord? 

Where  is  the  soul-refreshing  view 
Of  Je^us  and  his  word? 

3.  What  peaceful  hours  I  once  en- 

joy'd! 
How  sweet  their  memory  still! 
But  they  have  left  an  aching  void 
The  world  can  never  fill. 

4.  Return,  0  holy  Dove,  return, 
Sweet  messenger  of  rest; 


I  hate   the   sins   that   made   the© 
mourn, 
And  drove  thee  from  my  breast. 

5.  The  dearest  idol  I  have  known, 
Whate'er  that  idol  be, 

Help  me  to  tear  it  from  thy  throne, 
And  worship  only  thee. 

6.  So  shall  my  walk  be  close  with 
Calm  and  serene  my  frame ;  (God, 

So  purer  light  shall  mark  the  road 
That  leads  me  to  the  Lamb. 

Cowper. 

447.     T.  106  or  90. 

AH,  Lord,  how  apt  am  I  to  stray 
From  thee,  how  prone  to  lust  and 

pride; 
Nature  oft  strives  to  bear  the  sway, 
And  turn  my  heart  from  thee  aside: 
Yet  such  vile,  wretched  sinners  are 
The  objects  of  thy  love  and  care. 

2.  Forbid,  0  Lord,  each  vain  desire, 
Bind  my  affections  to  thy  cross; 
Quench  all  the  sparks  of  nature's 

fire, 
May  I  count  all  for  thee  but  loss : 
Lord  Jesus,  tear  each  idol  down, 
Thy  love  within  my  heart  enthrone. 

3.  0  Jesus,  wipe  away  my  tears, 
Be  unto  me  a  healing  balm ; 
Warm  thou   my  heart,  dispel   my 

fears, 
And  speak  the  tempest  to  a  calm: 
Remove  the  maladies  of  sin, 
And  in  thy  blood  0  wash  me  clean. 
4. 1  gladly  will  show  forth  thy  praise, 
If    thou    wilt   gird    me    with    thy 

power, 
And  Mng  the  glories  of  thy  grace, 
Until  my  pilgrimage  be  o'er; 
With     hallow'd    fire     inspire    my 

tongue, 
And  love  shall  be  my  endless  song. 
Countess  Huntingdon's  £L 


154 


SELF-KNOWLEDGE. 


448.  t.  14. 

DEAR  Lord!  accept  a  sinful  heart, 
Which  of  itself  complains, 

And  mourns,  with  much  and  fre- 
quent smart, 
The  evil  it  contains. 

2.  How  eager  are  my  thoughts  to 

roam 
In  quest  of  what  they  love ! 
But    ah!    when    duty   calls   them 
How  heavily  they  move!    (home, 

3.  0   cleanse   me   in   a   Saviour's 

blood, 
Transform  me  by  thy  power ; 
O  make  me  thy  belov'd  abode, 
And  let  me  rove  no  more. 

Cowper. 

449.  t.  22. 

VAIN  are  all  efforts  of  the  mind, 
The  way  of  life  and  peace  to  find, 
Till  on  our  hearts  it  is  impress'd, 
That  Jesus  is  our  only  rest. 

2.  By  my  own  strength  I  can't  pro- 

cure 
True  rest,  nor  even  feel  I  'm  poor ; 
Strive  I  great  comforts  to  obtain, 
Instead   of  joy   I've   nought   but 

pain. 

3.  He  shows  me  how  from  him  I 

rove,  (and  love, 

And  court  my  neighbour's  praise 
How  self-will  raises  discontent 
Against  my  Saviour's  government. 

4.  How  soon  when  Satan  tempts,  I 

start, 
Pass  by  convictions  in  my  heart, 
Let  my  first  love  and  zeal  abate, 
Fall,  and  my  very  fall  forget. 

6.  When,  fill'd  with  humble  shame, 

I  feel  (still, 

That  he   hath    patience   with    me 


I  sink  abas'd  before  his  face, 
And  thank  him  for  his  boundless 
grace. 

6.  Search  out,  discover,  and  erase, 
Whatever  is  not  to  thy  praise ; 

All  that  might  an  obstruction  prove 
To  thy  bless'd  purposes  of  love. 

7.  Complete  thy  work,  my  gracious 

King, 
My  heart  into  subjection  bring; 
Destroy,  I  pray,  the  carnal  mind, 
And  make   me  quite  to   thee   re 

sign'd. 

Delamotto 

450.  t.  22. 

FROM   my  own  works   at  last  I 

cease, 
For  God  alone  can  give  me  peace ; 
Fruitless  my  toil,  and  vain  my  care, 
Of  my  own  strength  I  must  despair. 

2.  Lord,  I  despair  myself  to  heal, 
I  see  my  sin,  but  cannot  feel 
True  sorrow,  till  thy  Spirit  show 
My  unbelief,  the  source  of  woe. 

3.  'T  is  thine  alone  to  change  the 

heart, 
Thou  only  canst  good  gifts  impart; 
I  therefore  will  my  heart  resign 
To  thee,  0  cleanse  and  seal  it  thine. 

4.  With  humble   faith   on  thee  I 

call,  (All: 

My  Light,  my  Life,  my  Lord,  my 
I  wait,  0  Lord,  to  hear  thee  say, 
"My  blood  hath  wash'd  thy  sins 

away." 

5.  Speak,  gracious  Lord,  my  sick- 

ness cure, 

Make  my  infected  nature  pure ; 

Peace,  righteousness,  and  joy  im- 
part, 

And  give  thyself  unto  my  heart. 


SELF-KNOWLEDGE. 


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451. 


T.  22. 


WHEN  darkness  long  has  veil'd 
my  mind, 

And  smiling  day  once  more  ap- 
pears, 

Then,  my  Redeemer,  then  I  find 

The  folly  of  my  doubts  and  fears. 

2.  Straight  I  upbraid  my  wandering 

heart, 
And  blush  that  I  should  ever  be 
Thus  prone  to  act  so  base  a  part, 
Or  harbour  one   hard  thought  of 

thee. 

3.  0  let  me  then  at  length  be  taught, 
What  I  am  still  so  slow  to  learn ; 
That  God  is  love,  and  changes  not, 
Nor  knows  the  shadow  of  a  turn. 

4.  Sweet  truth,  and  easy  to  repeat : 
But,  when  my  faith  is  sharply  tried, 
I  find  myself  a  learner  yet, 
Unskilful,  weak,  and  apt  to  slide. 

5.  But  Oh  !  my  Lord,  one  look  from 

thee 
Subdues  the  disobedient  will, 
Drives  doubt  and  discontent  away, 
And  thy  rebellious  worm  is  still. 

6.  Thou  art  as  ready  to  forgive, 
As  I  am  ready  to  repine : 

Thou,  therefore,  all  the  praise  re- 
ceive ;  (mine. 
Be     shame     and     self-abhorrence 
Cowper. 

452.     t.  106  or  90. 

0  JESUS,  could  I  always  keep 
My  eye  on  thee,  the  living  way, 

1  then,  tho'  once  a  wandering  sheep, 
Should  err  no  more,  or  run  astray; 
But  wheresoe'er  thou  goest,  I 
Should  follow  thee,  not  asking  why. 
2.  0  that  I  never  might  forget 
What  thou   hast   sufFer'd   for   my 

sake, 


To    save    my  soul,   and    make  me 

meet 
Once  of  thy  glory  to  partake : 
0  might  I  oft  in  spirit  see 
How  thou  wast  crucified  for  me. 

3.  But,  gracious  Lord,  when  I  re- 

flect (thee ; 

How  oft  I  've  turn'd  my  eyes  from 
How  treated  thee  with  cold  neglect, 
And  listen'd  to  the  enemy  ; 
And  yet  to  find  thee  still  the  same, 
This    fills   my   soul   with   humble 

shame. 

4.  Astonish'd  at  thy  feet  I  fall, 
Thy    love     exceeds     my     highest 

thought ; 
Henceforth  be  thou  my  All  in  all. 
Thou  who  with  blood  my  soul  hast 

bought;  (prove, 

May    I   henceforth   more    faithful 
And  ne'er  forget  thy  dying  love. 

Vincy. 


453. 


t.  79. 


WHEN,    having  been   with    guilt 

oppress'd, 
My  wandering  spirit  findeth  rest 
Thro'  Jesus'  pardoning  grace ; 
Then  I  by  faith  can  call  him  mine, 
My  needy  soul  doth  then  incline 
To  be  in  Mary's  happy  place. 

2.  My  prayer  is:  Jesus,  let  me  hear 
Thy  voice,  which  can  instruct  and 

cheer 
My  poor  and  worthless  heart ; 
For  should  I  cease  thy  words    to 

obey,  (stray, 

And    from    thy   blessed    presence 
Nature  would  soon  its  power  assert. 

3.  A  single  eye,  a  faithful  heart, 
Dear  Jesus,  to  thy  child  impart, 

In  every  trying  hour ;  (vent, 

Reason's  tormenting  thoughts  pre- 


156 


SELF-KNOWLEDGE. 


Still  keep  my  eye  on  thee  intent, 
Till  sight  my  faith  and  hope  o'er- 
power. 

J.  Swertner. 

454.  t.  22. 

LORD    Jesus,    my    most    faithful 

friend, 
Thy  aid  unto  thy  child  extend 
In  each  temptation's  trying  hour, 
That  sin  may  not  my  heart  o'er- 

power. 

2.  That  spark  enkindled  in  my  heart 
Preserve  unquench'd,  tho'  all  the  art 
Of  Satan  and  the  world  be  tried 
To  draw  me  from  thy  faithful  side. 

3.  0  let  thy  Spirit  stay  with  me, 
To  groan  and  speak  my  wants  to 

thee ; 
Still  let  him  show  my  every  need, 
And  that  in  thee    I'm   help'd  in- 
deed. 

4.  Thy  faithfulness  I  oft  haveprov'd 
In  countless  trials  quite  unmov'd  : 
Thy  grace  alone  can  me  preserve, 
"When   my   frail   heart   from   thee 

woulc1  swerve.  z.  (?) 


455. 


t.  14. 


GRACIOUS    Redeemer,  Lamb   of 
I  thirst  alone  for  thee ;        (God, 

I  long  to  enjoy  thy  saving  grace, 
And  taste  thy  mercy  free. 

2.  For  mercy,  mercy,  Lord,  I  ask ; 
This  is  the  total  sum : 

Mercy,  good  Lord,  is  all  my  suit ; 
0  let  thy  mercy  come. 

3.  Search    me,  0  God,  and  know 

my  heart, 
Try  me,  and  know  each  thought: 
On  me  look  down  in  mercy,  Lord, 
Whom    thou    with    blood    hast 

bought. 


4.  My  faithless  heart,  0  graciou? 
Correct  with  gentle  hand;  (Lord, 

In  every  danger  help  afford, 
Alone  I  cannot  stand. 

5.  Without  thy  favour  while  I  live 
Life  but  a  burden  is; 

Nought  else  can  satisfaction  give, 
Experience  shows  me  this. 

6.  Haste  then,  0  Lord,  to  thee  I 

pray  : 
Impart  to  me  thy  grace, 
That  when  this  life  is  fled  away 
In  heaven  I  may  have  place. 

456.     t.  96  or  90. 

AH,  give  me,  Lord,  myself  to  feel, 
My  inbred  misery  reveal ;        (8ay, 
Ah,  give  me,   Lord,   I  still  would 
A  heart  to  mourn,  a  heart  to  pray: 
My  business  this,  my  only  care, 
My  life,  my  every  breath  be  prayer. 
2.  Father,  I  want  a  thankful  heart; 
I  wish  to  taste  how  good  thou  art, 
To  plunge  into  thy  mercy's  sea, 
And  comprehend  thy  love  to  me 
More  fully  with  the  saints  below, 
Till  I,  as  I  am  known,  shall  know. 


457. 


t.  159. 


WITH  what  unwearied  faithfulness, 
Lord,  hast  thou  follow'd  me ; 
Tho'  I,  regardless  of  thy  grace, 
In  darkness  stray'd  from  thee: 
How  heavy  hung  the  dismal  cloud. 
How  did  distresses  on  me  crowd  ; 
And  I,  despairing  of  relief, 
In  thee  had  no  belief. 
2.   But    thou,  my    kind,    almightj 
Didst  sin's  dominion  quell;  (Friend, 
My  misery  and  confusion  end, 
And  every  cloud  dispel:        (grace, 
One  look    cast    at    the    throne    of 
One  smile  complacent  from  thy  face* 


SELF-KNOWLEDGE. 


15* 


Assures  me,  that  thy  mercy  free 
Is  not  withdrawn  from  me. 

A.  Tranecker. 


458. 


t.  159. 


MY  case  to  thee  is  fully  known, 

On  thee  I  cast  my  care ; 

"Dear  Saviour,  that  thy  will  be  done 

In  me,  is  all  my  prayer: 

0  may  I  harbour  in  my  breast 

No  thought  that  cannot  bear  the 

test, 
When  thou  discover'st  by  thy  light 
To  me  what  is  not  right. 
2.   Reality  and  solid  ground, 
Firm  root  in  thee  to  gain ;   (drown'd 
To   feel   thy  precious   blood  hath 
Whatever  gives  thee  pain  : 
'Tis  this  I  want,  nor  can  I  be 
Content,  till  I  am  one  with  thee, 
Until  my  life  is  hid  in  thine, 
Till  thou  art  wholly  mine. 

E.  D.  Rose. 

459.  t.  159. 

HOW  needful,  strictly  to  inquire, 

And  ask  our  hearts  each  day, 
11  Doth  Jesus'  love  me  still  inspire, 

My  thoughts  and  actions  sway? 
Am  I  a  branch  in  Christ  the  vine? 
Am  1  his  own,  and  is  he  mine  ? 
Do  I  by  faith  unto  him  cleave, 
And  to  his  honour  live  ?" 
2.   The    Spirit's   witness,    full    and 

Will  state  the  real  case,     (clear, 
And  either  draw  a  contrite  tear, 

Or  thanks  unfeigned  raise : 
Hence  will  the  consequence  ensue, 
That  the  full  purpose  we  renew, 
To  run  in  faith  the  appointed  race, 
Supported  by  his  grace. 

460.  t.  11. 

THEY  who  know  our  Lord  indeed, 
Find  in  him  a  friend  in  need, 


And  behold  in  Jesus'  face 
Nought  but  mercy,  truth,  and  grace. 

2.  They  can  cast  by  faith  their  care 
On  that  Lord  who  heareth  prayer ; 
And  when  they  to  him  draw  nigh, 
He  doth  all  their  wants  supply. 

3.  They   who    him   their   Saviour 
Lowly  at  his  footstool  bow  ;    (know, 
They  to  whom  his  name  is  dear, 
To  offend  him  greatly  fear. 

4.  0  how  wondrous  is  his  love 
To  all  who  his  goodness  prove; 
Deep  abasement,  heavenly  joy, 
Their  alternate  thoughts  employ. 

5.  Wonders  without  end  we  see, 
Countless  mercies  great  and  free : 
Lord,  accept  our  thanks  and  praise 
For  thy  goodness,  truth,  and  grace. 


461. 


t.  14. 


WITHOUT  a  consciousness  within 

Of  poverty  and  need, 
An  humbling  sense  of  guilt  and  sin, 

WTe  are  not  poor  indeed. 

2.  But   all  who   know  themselves 

aright, 
Are  ready  to  confess, 
Instructed  by  the  Spirit's  light, 
Their  utter  helplessness. 

3.  How     greatly    he     forgiveness 

wants, 
The  contrite  sinner  knows; 
With  inward  spirit's  ardour  pants 
In  Christ  to  find  repose. 

4.  Who  is  so  full  of  tenderness 
And  patience,  as  thou,  Lord? 

But  1  must  own  with  shame,  alas! 
I  oft  transgress  thy  word. 

5.  Oh,  from  my  heart,  God  Holy 

Ghost, 
This  suit  I  make  to  thee : 


168 


SELF-KNOWLEDGE. 


Show  me   how  much   my   ransom 
How  great  my  poverty.       (cost, 


462* 


t.  22. 


0  LORD,  'fore  thee  abas'd  I  fall, 
And  on  thy  name  for  mercy  call ; 
The  faults  indeed  are  numberless, 
Which  humbly  I  to  thee  confess. 
2.  I  give  myself  to  thee  anew, 
My  soul  and  body  are  thy  due : 
Form  me  into  thy  likeness  here, 
By  means,  or  gentle,  or  severe. 
8.  Grant  that  I  may  henceforth  to 

thee 
More  faithful  and  obedient  be : 
0  may  thy  blood  and  righteousness 
My  beauty  be,  my  glorious  dress. 


463. 


t.  36. 


THY  love  unchanging  is  our  con- 
solation, (salvation, 
Thy  patience  and  long-suffering  our 
0  thou,  our  yesterday,  to-day,  and 
ever, 

Most  faithful  Saviour. 

2.  Thy  purposes  of  love  remain  un- 

shaken, (saken : 

Tho'  we,  alas,  our  vows  have  oft  for- 
Forgive,  bear  with  us,  grant  us  thy 
direction, 

And  kind  protection. 

3.  As  a  thick  cloud  let  all  our  sins 

be  blotted  (be  noted; 

Out  of  thy  book,  that  nothing  past 
As   children    chasten  us  when  we 

are  failing, 

Ileal  us  when  ailing. 


464. 


t.  141. 


SINCE  we,  though  unworthy, 
Through  electing  grace, 

'Midst  thy  ransom'd  people 
Have  obtain'd  a  place ; 


Lord,  may  we  be  faithful 
To  our  covenant  found, 

To  thee,  as  our  Shepherd, 
And  thy  flock  fast  bound. 

2.  While  we,  deepty  humbled, 
Own  we  're  oft  to  blame, 

This  abides  our  comfort, 
Thou  art  still  the  same: 

In  thee  all  the  needy 

Have  a  friend  most  dear, 

Whose  love  and  forbearance 
Unexampled  are. 

3.  Hear  the  joint  petition 
We  present  to  thee, 

Whose  unbounded  mercy 

Is  our  only  plea: 
All  that  is  displeasing 

Unto  thee,  forgive; 
More  to  thy  name's  glory 

May  we  henceforth  live. 


465. 


t  14 


I  KNOW  the  weakness  of  my  soul, 

But  Jesus  is  my  stay ; 
My  kind  Redeemer  hath  engag'd 

To  lead  me  in  his  way. 
2.   For  ever  he  abides  the  same, 

Tho'  I  to  change  am  prone ; 
My  welfare  always  he  promotes 

Who  chose  me  for  his  own. 


466.* 


t.97. 


WHATE'ER  I  am,  whate'er  I  do, 
'T  is  grace  I  must  ascribe  it  to ; 
This  can  alone  my  heart  preserve; 
For  I  'm  so  liable  to  swerve, 
That  cv'n  the  <irace  which  thou  to- 
day bestow'st,  (lost. 
If  not  renew'd,  to-morrow  might  be 

z. 


467. 


t.  590. 


THE  worst  of  evils  we  can  name 
Is  an  unfaithful  heart ; 


SANCTIFICATION. 


159 


May  none   amongst  us  from   our 
Be  tempted  to  depart:         (Lord 

Our  human  frailty  need  not  lead 
Our  souls  from  him  astray; 

For  he  the  needful  strength  imparts 
To  walk  the  narrow  way. 


468.* 


t.  590. 


FEAR  not,  without  reserve  disclose 
The  festering  wounds  of  sin  : 
Your  case  the  Lord,  your  Healer, 

knows; 
His  blood  can  wash  you  clean : 
There  is  a  balm  in  Gilead, 
To  cure  the  sin-sick  soul ; 


None  e'er  to  Christ  for  refuge  fled 
But  was  by  him  made  whole.        z. 


469* 


t.  214. 


THOUGH  by  nature  I'm  defiled, 
Jesus'  blood  hath  made  me  clean; 
He  my  sin-sick  soul  hath  healed: 
Yea,  tho'  traces  still  remain 
Of  my  former  sad  condition,. 
When  to  him  for  help  I  cry, 
He  to  soothe  my  grief  is  nigh 
Lord,  remain  my  kind  physician, 
I,  thy  patient,  then  am  sure 
Thou  wilt  work  a  thorough  cure. 

Gregor. 


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XXVI.     SANCTIFICATION. 


470*  T.  22. 

JESUS,    the    church's    Lord    and 

Head, 
The  Spirit's  influence  on  us  shed, 
Whom  thou,  while  sinners,  by  thy 

blood  (God. 

Hast  ransom'd  and  brought  nigh  to 

2.  Since  thou  our  wretched,  lost 
In  mercy  didst  commiserate,  (estate 
And  feeble  flesh  and  blood  assume, 
To  save  us  from  the  wrath  to  come : 

3.  We  are,  if  we  in  thee  believe, 
And  from  thy  fulness  grace  receive, 
Made  clean  and  sanctified  by  thee, 
And  serve  thy  name  acceptably. 

4.  Renew'd   in  heart,  we're   then 

inclin'd 

To  live  according  to  thy  mind: 
Can  we  do  good — with  cheerfulness 
We  do  it,  and  give  thee  the  praise. 

6.  Whatever  honors  thee  our  Lord, 
What  is  call'd  virtue  in  thy  word, 


Is  honest,  lovely,  pure,  and  just, 
By  faith  in  thee  is  then  produc'd. 

6.  Preserve,  0  Lord,  our  garments 

pure, 
Keep  us  from  every  harm  secure ; 
Our  members  render  thro'  thy  grace 
Blest  instruments  of  righteousness. 

7.  May  spirit,  soul,  and  body  be 
A  pleasing  sacrifice  to  thee ; 

Thy  name  we  bear,  our  hearts  thou 

know'st, 
In  thee  alone  we  place  our  trust,    z. 


471.* 


T.ll. 


MIGHTY  God,  we  humbly  pray, 
Let  thy  power  so  bear  the  sway, 
That  in  all  things  we  may  show 
That  we  in  thy  likeness  grow. 

2.  Grant  that  all  of  us  may  prove, 
By  obedience,  faith,  and  love, 
That  our  hearts  to  thee  are  given, 
That  our  treasure  is  in  heaven. 


160 


SANCTIFICATION. 


3.  May  it  in  our  walk  be  seen, 
That  we  have  with  Jesus  been, 
That  as  king  o'er  us  he  reigns, 
And  unrivall'd  sway  maintains. 

4.  Then  shall  we  in  every  state, 
Soul  and  body  dedicate 

Unto  him  who  for  us  died, 

Till  with  him  we're  glorified.        z. 

472  *  t.  14. 

HOW  can  a  sinner  here  below 

Be  pleasing  unto  God? 
By  his  own  righteousness? — 0  no: 

Alone  thro'  Jesus'  blood. 

2.  When  thro'  his  merits  we  obtain 
The  gift  of  pardoning  grace, 

A  sanctified  heart  we  gain, 
And  walk  in  holiness. 

8.  If  anything  in  us  appears 

Unlike  to  Jesus'  mind, 
To  own  it  with  repenting  tears, 

Ah,  may  we  be  inclin'd. 

4.  A  child  of  God  for  ever  pants 
More  like  his  Lord  to  be ; 

Tho'  with  conviction  still  he  grants, 
That  none  is  good  but  He. 

6.  Oft  as  in  spirit  Christ  he  views, 

This  is  his  humble  cry, 
Which  he  continually  renews: 

"As  thou  wast,  0  were  I! 

6.  "  Whate'eris  carnal,  through  thy 
In  me  be  mortified;  (grace 

Thus,  clothed  in  thy  righteousness, 
I  shall  in  thee  abide." 

Louisa  v.  Hayn. 

473.*  t.  185. 

HE  who  striveth  for  sanctification, 
But  is  unrcnew'd  in  heart, 
Feeling  yet  a  secret  condemnation, 
Since  with  sin  he  still  takes  part; 
He  who  hath  not  yet  in  Christ  be- 
lieved, 


Pardon  in  his  blood,  and  peace  re- 
ceived ; 
Hath  not  found  that  holiness 
Which  adorns  a  child  of  grace. 

2.  But  how  happy  is  the  soul  that 
cleaveth 

To  the  Friend  of  sinners  poor : 

And  with  humble  confidence  be- 
lieveth, 

My  diseases  he  can  cure: 

While  with  shame  confessing,  that 
by  nature 

He  throughout  is  a  corrupted  crea- 
ture, 

By  the  blood  of  Christ  applied, 

He  is  cleans'd  and  sanctified. 


474.* 


t.  151. 


WHO  thro'  Christ's  blood  remission 

Of  all  his  sins  hath  gain'd, 
And  without  intermission 

With  Jesus  hath  remained; 
To  true  sanctification 

Attains  through  Jesus'  grace, 
And  in  his  conversation 

Shows  forth  his  Saviour's  praise. 

2.   Our  pleasure  and  our  duty, 

Though  opposite  before, 
Since  we  have  seen  his  beauty, 

Are  join'd  to  part  no  more ; 
It  is  our  highest  pleasure, 

No  less  than  duty's  call, 
To  love  him  beyond  measure, 

And  serve  him  with  our  all.        z. 


475. 


t.  585. 


BLESSED  Jesus,  we  implore  theo, 
Let  us,  cleans'd  and  purified, 
Walk  in  grace  and  truth  before  thee, 
And  in  thee  by  faith  abide; 

Sanctified  :||: 
Both  in  body  and  in  mind. 


SANCTIFICATION. 


16! 


2.  Unto  us  thy  name's  sweet  savour 
Is  as  ointment  poured  forth  ; 

In  thine  eyes  we  have  found  favour, 
Tho'  deprav'd  and  void  of  worth : 

And  thy  banner  :  || : 
Over  us  is  love  divine. 

3.  Now  the  conflict  is  decided, 
We  count  all  things  else  but  loss; 
What  with  thee  our  hearts  divided 
Now  is  nailed  to  thy  cross : 

We  will  glory  :  || : 
In  the  wounded  Lamb  of  God. 

4.  We    will    dwell    on    Calvary's 

mountain, 
Where  the  flocks  of  Zion  feed; 
Oft  resort  unto  the  fountain, 
Open'd  when  the  Lord  did  bleed ; 

Thence  deriving  :  ||  : 
Grace,  and  life,  and  holiness. 

6.   There,  with  trimmed  lamps  we  '11 

tarry, 

Till  the  Lord  comes  from  on  high, 

Watch  in  prayer  and  ne'er  be  weary, 

I   But  await  the  midnight  cry: 

Haste  to  meet  him,  :  || : 

Lo,  the  Bridegroom  draweth  nigh. 

i   6.   On  that  day  of  consummation 
May  we  sinners  mercy  find, 

1  with  complete  salvation, 
.    And  not  one  be  left  behind ; 
As  wise  virgins  :  ||  : 
May  we  then  before  thee  stand. 


476.* 


t.  185. 


WITH  new  life  endow'd  by  Christ 
our  Saviour, 
May  we  to  the  world  be  dead : 
That  great  prize  to  gain  be  our  en- 
v  mr, 
Purchas'd  when  for  us  he  bled: 
By  his   love    constrain'd   may  we 
adore  him, 

11 


Thinking,  speaking,  acting,  as  be- 
fore him, 
Being  to  his  gracious  mind 
Ever  willingly  resign'd. 
2.  May  we  all  be  ever  so  disposed 
In  our  hearts  by  day  and  night, 
As  when,  this  life's  period  being 
closed, 
We  to  him  shall  take  our  flight ; 
Or  as  when,  releas'd  from  condem- 
nation, (tion, 
We  receiv'd  the  seal  of  our  salva- 
And  obtained  thro'  his  blood 
Happiness  and  peace  with  God. 
Z. 

477.*         t.  102. 

CHRIST    crucified,    my    soul    by 

faith 
With  thee  desires  to  be  united ; 
For.  as  the  purchase  of  thy  death, 
To  thy  communion  I  'm  invited  : 
0   hear   my   petition,   and  let  me 

with  thee  (in  me. 

Be  crucified,  Jesus,  with  all  that 's 

2.  0  that  I  might  still  more  enjoy 
The  blessed  fruits  of  all  thy  pas- 
sion : 

Thy  merits  to  my  soul  apply, 
And  let  me  share  thy  great  salva- 
tion: 
0  hear  my  petition,  &c. 

3.  Let  me  in  all  things  conqueror 

prove, 
Deliver  me  from  sin's  infection ; 
Preserve  me  in  thy  sacred  love 
As  well  in  joy  as  in  affliction  : 
0  hear  my  petition,  &c. 

J.  C.  Schmidt. 


478.* 


t.  185 


TO  the  soul  that  seeks  him  Christ 

is  gracious ; 
They  who  wait,  ne'er  wait  in  vain, 


162 


SANCTIFICATION. 


But  experience  him  a  God  propi- 
He  the  feeble  doth  sustain:  (tious; 
Hungry  souls  he  on  rich  pastures 

feedeth,  (leadeth, 

Those  who  thirst,  to  living  waters 
Hears  the  needy  sinners  cry, 
And  to  help  and  save  is  nigh. 
2.  Hath  he  join'd  us  to  the  church, 

his  body, 
0  may  we  in  him  abide ;      (ready, 
As  wise  virgins   be   to  meet  him 
Be  our  lamps  with  oil  supplied : 
Looking  unto  him  for  preservation, 
May   we   shielded   be   from    each 

temptation, 
And  unto  the  end  endure, 
Making  our  election  sure. 

479.  t.  14. 

OH  for  a  heart  to  praise  my  God, 
A  heart  from  sin  set  free ; 
A  heart  that 's  sprinkled  with  the 
So  freely  shed  for  me  ! —       (blood 

2.  A  heart  resign'd,  submissive, 
My  dear  Redeemer's  throne;  (meek, 
Where  only  Christ  is  heard  to  speak, 
Where  Jesus  reigns  alone: 

3.  An  humble,  lowly,  contrite  heart, 
Believing,  true,  and  clean, 
Which  neither  death  nor  life  can 

part 
From  him  that  dwells  within  : — 

4.  A   heart   in  every  thought   re- 

new'd, 
And  fill'd  with  love  divine ; 
Perfect,  and  right,   and  pure,  and 
A  copy,  Lord,  of  thine.  (good, 

6.  Thy  nature,  gracious  Lord,  im- 
Come  quickly  from  above;  (part; 
Write    thy   new   name    upon    my 

heart, 
Thy  new,  best  name  of  love. 

C.  Wesley. 


480. 


T.  585 


HALLELUJAH,  praise  be  given 

Unto  Jesus,  who  for  us 
Left  his  glorious  throne  in  heaven, 

And  was  offer'd  on  the  cross; 
That  his  sufferings  :  || : 
Might  retrieve  our  dreadful  loss. 

2.  We  behold  in  him  our  brother, 
Unto  us  by  blood  allied:   (other, 

He 's    our   strength,    we    need   no 
For  our  wants  he  will  provide ; 
Soul  and  body  :  || : 

May  through  him  be  sanctified. 


481. 


t.  185. 


SHOULD    our   minds,    to    earthly 
objects  cleaving, 
Of  the  mark  forgetful  prove  ? 
God  forbid!  all  worldly  trifles  leav  ■ 
ing, 
Let  us  fix  our  thoughts  above, 
Have  with   Christ   in  heaven   our 
conversation,  (tion, 

Keep  in  view  our  blessed  destina- 
As  redeem'd    from   this  world's 

thrall, 
To  pursue  our  heavenly  call. 

2.  Let  us  watch  and  pray,  and  never 

slumber, 
Lest  the  foe  approach  unseen ; 
Cast  away  whate'er  would  us  en- 
cumber, 
Fear  to  touch  the  thing  unclean: 
Lest,  escaped  from  the  world's  pol- 
lution, (sion: 
We  again  give  way  to  sin's  delu- 
Ah,    'twould  cause  us  pungent 

pain, 
Christ  to  crucify  again. 

3.  God  be  prais'd,  tho'in  ourselves 

defiled, 
Tho'  sin  eleaveth  to  us  still, 


SAXCTIFICATION. 


163 


By  the  tempter  we  need  not   be 
If  to  Jesus  we  appeal ;     (foiled, 

Yet  our  Lord  a  faithful  heart  de- 
mandeth :  (tendeth 

Happy,  who  with  listening  ear  at- 
To  the  Spirit's  warning  voice, 
Nor  his  chastening  doth  despise. 

482  t.  79. 

DEAR  Lord,  my  s^rul  desireth, 

In  all  thy  word  requireth, 

By  works  to  adorn  thy  grace : 

0  may  my  conversation 

Display  on  each  occasion 

That  holy  mind  which  in  thee  was. 

483*  t.  68. 

WHILE  we  take  our  seat 
At  the  Master's  feet, 
Urg'd  by  love,  we  in  our  measure 
His  commandments  keep  with  plea- 
Doth  he  strength  bestow,    (sure ; 
We  can  all  things  do. 

484.  t.  14. 

BESPRINKLE  with  thy  blood  my 
heart, 

0  Jesus,  Son  of  God; 
And  take  awa}T  whate'er  thy  grace 

J^ath  hitherto  withstood. 
2    Earthly  affections  mortify, 

And  carnal  nature's  strife ; 
0  may  I  henceforth  only  thirst 

For  thee,  the  well  of  life. 

3.  Waters   of    life   hence   may   I 

draw, 
And  never  more  depart: 
My  ardent  longing  is,  0  Lord, 
Fix  at  this  spring  my  heart. 

4.  Alas,  with  shame  I  own  that  oft 
I've  turned  away  from  thee: 

0  let  thy  work,  renew'd  to-day, 
Remain  eternally.  j.  Hutton. 


485.* 


t.  79 


JESUS,  thyself  to  us  reveal, 
Grant  that  we  may  not  only  feel 
Some  drawings  of  thy  grace, 
But  in  communion  with  thee  live, 
And  daily  from  thy  death  dei'ive 
The   needful   strength  to  run  our 
race. 

2.  0  let  us  always  think  thee  near, 
Near  unto  us  as  is  the  air 
Which  constantly  we  breathe: 
Thus  will  from  all  we  think  or  do 
To  thee  unfeigned  praises  flow; 
For  thine  we  are  in  life  and  death. 

3.  Jesus,  thou  fain  wouldst  have  us 

be  (thee; 

In  all  things  more  conform'd  to 
We're  fill'd  with  conscious  shame, 
And  thank  thee  for  thy  care  and 

love ;  (prove, 

Thy    patience,    which    we    richly 

Our  heart-felt  gratitude  doth  claim. 

Joh.  de  Watteville. 

486.  t.  11. 
LORD,  I  look  for  grace  to  thee  ; 
Meek  and  humble  may  I  be, 
Pride  and  anger  put  away, 

Love  for  injuries  repay. 

2.  May  I  hate  a  lying  tongue, 
Never  seek  another's  wrong, 
From  all  paths  of  fraud  abstain, 
And  abhor  unlawful  gain. 

3.  Lord,  each  evil  temper  cure, 
Banish  every  thought  impure, 
Cleanse  my  heart,  my  sins  forgive; 
Teach  me  to  thy  praise  to  live. 

487.  t.  16. 

JESUS,  by  thy  Holy  Spirit 
May  we  all  instructed  be; 
Sanctify  us  by  the  merit 
Of  thy  bless'd  humanity. 


164 


SANCTIFICATION. 


2.  Grant  that  we  may  love  thee 

truly ;  (sway, 

Lord,    our   thoughts    and    actions 
And  to  every  heart  more  fully 
Thy  atoning  power  display. 

3.  Lead  us  so  that  we  may  honour 
Thee,  the  Lord  our  righteousness, 
And  bring  fruit  to  thee,  the  donor 
Of  all  gospel-truth  and  grace. 

z. 


488. 


t.  14. 


Once  lost  it  was,  but  is  restor'd 

By  thy  humanity ; 
Under  thy  shadow,  Son  of  Man, 

'T  is  good  a  man  to  be. 

Gregor. 


OH  that  the  Lord  would  guide  my 
To  keep  his  statutes  still!    (ways, 

Oh  that  my  God  would  grant  me 
To  know  and  do  his  will !     (grace 

2.  0  send  thy  Spirit  down  to  write 
Thy  law  upon  my  heart ! 

Nor  let  my  tongue  indulge  deceit, 
Nor  act  the  liar's  part. 

3.  From  vanity  turn  off  my  eyes ; 
Let  no  corrupt  design, 

Nor  covetous  desires  arise 
Within  this  soul  of  mine. 

4.  Orde  r  my  footsteps  by  thy  word, 
And  make  my  heart  sincere; 

Let  sin  have  no  dominion,  Lord, 

But  keep  my  conscience  clear. 
6.  My  soul  has  gone  too  far  astray, 

My  feet  too  often  slip, 
Yet  I  have  not  forgot  thy  way ; 

Restore  thy  wandering  sheep. 
6.   Make  me  to  walk  in  thy  com- 

'T  is  a  delightful  road ;     (mands, 
Nor  let  my  head,  or  heart,  or  hands 

Offend  against  my  God. 

Watts. 

489.*         t.  590. 

O  THOU,  whoso  human  life  for  us 

Did  happiness  obtain  ; 
Thou  who,  expiring  on  the  cross, 

God's  image  didst  regain  ; 


490. 


t.  586. 


HOW  could  I  bear  to  be  partaker 
Of  sinful,  frail  humanity, 

Had  not  the  world's  almighty  Maker 
Become  a  sinless  man  for  me  ? 

But  since  my  God  assum'd  my  na- 
ture, 

I  gladly  am  a  human  creature  : 
For  such  his  mercies  are, 
He  takes  a  tender  share 

In  all  I  bear.  Nyberg. 


491* 


t.  228. 


0  JESUS,  were  we  thro*  thy  grace 
In  all  respects  form'd  to  thy  praise, 
Like  thee  in  thought  and  action; 
Did  we  but  wake  and  sleep  to  thee, 
Bear  pain  and  sickness  patiently, 
Trusting  in  thy  direction: 

Where'er — we  are, 
Might,    dear  Saviour, — our  beha- 

Thro'  thy  blessing,         (viour, 
Always  be  to  thee  well-pleasing. 

z. 

492  *  t.  79. 

THY  law,  0  Lord,  be  my  delight ; 
My  gracious  King,thy  statutes  write 

In  my  untoward  heart : 
Thy  power  divine  afford  me  grace 
To  love  thee,  and  to  walk  thy  ways, 
And  never  from  thee  to  depart. 

Q.  Arnold. 

493.  t.  14. 

1  ASK  not  honour,  pomp,  or  praise 

By  worldly  men  esteem'd  ; 

I  wish  from  sin's  deceitful  ways 

To  feel  my  soul  redcem'd. 


HUMILITY,  AND  GROWTH  IN  GRACE. 


165 


2.  I  wish  as  faithful  Christians  do, 
Dear  Lord,  to  live  to  thee, 

And  by  my  words  and  walk  to 
That  thou  hast  died  for  me.  (show, 

8.   0  grant  me,  thro'  thy  precious 
blood, 

Thy  gospel  thus  to  grace : 
Renew  my  heart,  0  Lamb  of  God, 

Thus  shall  my  works  thee  praise. 

4.  Quick  as  the  apple  of  the  eye, 
0  God,  my  conscience  make  ; 

Arouse  my  soul  when  sin  is  nigh, 
And  keep  me  still  awake. 

J.  Cemiick. 


494. 


t.  114. 


GOD,  who  art  love,  the  same  both 
now  and  ever, 

Lift  up,  we  pray,  on  us  thy  coun- 
tenance. 

Thy  pardon  grant,  thy  peace  divine 
dispense, 

And  give  us  richly  to  enjoy  thy 
favour ; 

On  us  thy  sanctifying  grace  be- 
stow, 

That  in  thy  love  and  knowledge  we 
may  grow. 


XXVII. 


HUMILITY,  SIMPLICITY,  AND  GROWTH  IN 
GRACE. 


495*  T.  151. 

GENTLE  is  the  coercion 

Of  Jesus'  power  and  love ; 
Without  it  my  exertion 

Must  unavailing  prove: 
Humble  in  heart  and  broken, 

To  Christ  for  strength  I  flee ; 
"  My  grace,"  himself  hath  spoken, 

44  Sufficient  is  for  thee." 

2.   If  ask'd  :   4t  Hast  thou  already 

In  grace  such  progress  made, 
As  with  steps  firm  and  steady 

The  appointed  path  to  tread  ?" 
I  own  :   44  I'm  weak  and  feeble, 

Alone  I  cannot  stand; 
Tis  Christ  who  makes  me  stable, 

And  holds  me  by  the  hand." 

P.  Is  good  in  contemplation, 

I  on  rjy  Saviour  call, 
Who  gave  the  intimation, 

And  woiketh  all  in  all ; 


The  wish'd-for  good  effected, 
His  gracious  help  I  own, 

Who  hath  the  work  directed: 
The  praise  be  his  alone. 


496.* 


t.83. 


WOULD  we  inward  peace  enjoy, 
We  must  first  be  poor  in  spirit, 
At  the  feet  of  Jesus  lie, 
Trusting  only  in  his  merit : 
Then  our  kind  and  loving  Lord 
Will  to  us  his  strength  afford. 

2.  None  from  God  so  distant  are, 
None  so  sinful,  none  so  wretched, 
But  they  may  his  mercy  share, 
For  his  arms  are  still  out-stretched: 
Yet  we  must,  when  we  apply, 

On  his  grace  alone  rely. 

3.  In  this  humble,  happy  frame, 
And  from  grace  to  g  ding, 
We  press  forward  in  his  name, 


166 


HUMILITY,  AND 


And  have  cause  to  bless  his  leading ; 
Gladden'd  by  his  looks  of  grace, 
We  run  our  appointed  race. 

497.  t.  590. 

0  LORD,    the    contrite    sinner's 

friend, 
Most  wretched  should  I  be, 
Did  I  not  know  thy  precious  blood 

Was  shed  for  worthless  me : 

Nought  could  console  me  in  dis- 

Or  give  my  soul  relief;       (tress, 

When   troubles   seize  my  anxious 

breast, 

Nought  could  appease  my  grief. 

2.  0  give  me,  Jesus,  give  me  still 

My  poverty  to  know; 
Increase  my  faith,  may  I  in  grace 

And  in  thy  knowledge  grow: 
More  clearly  to  me  manifest 

The  mystery  of  thy  cross ; 
And  for  this  precious  pearl  may  I 

Count  all  things  else  but  dross. 
M.  Taylor. 

498.*  T.22. 

MY  Saviour,  that  I  without  thee 
Can  nothing  do,  rejoices  me: 
For  all  the  grace  thou  dost  bestow, 

1  fain  my  gratitude  would  show. 

2.  Tho'  weak  and  poor,  I  am  thine 

own  ; 
All  praise  is  due  to  thee  alone, 
That  thou,  when  humbly  I  appear 
'Fore  thee, in  mercy  drawest  near. 

3.  When  pride  would    stir  within 

my  breast, 
1  find  do  happiness  nor  rest; 
But,  walking  in  humility,       (thee. 
Have    perfect    peace    and    joy    in 

4.  0   keep   me  contrite,  low,  and 

poor; 
Thus  shall  I  praise  thee  evermore : 


Myself  thrice  blessed  I  can  call, 
When  I  am  nought  and  thou  my 
All.  A.  Nitschman, 

499.*  t.  14. 

NONE    God    the    Father's   favour 
share, 

Or  heaven's  kingdom  win, 
But  those  who  little  children  ar.e, 

And  as  such  enter  in. 

2.  The  high  and  mighty  ones  the 

Lord 
Doth  from  their  seats  put  down  ; 
But  to  the  poor  doth  grace  afford, 
And  them  with  blessings  crown. 

3.  0  may  I  with  submissiveness, 
Dear  Lord,  be  taught  by  thee ; 

To   thee  obedience  show  through 
grace, 
And  learn  humility. 

4.  Jesus,  I  humbly  thee  implore, 
Grant  me  thy  Spirit's  light, 

That  he  may  teach  me  evermore, 
And  guide  my  steps  aright. 

5.  A  lowly  mind  impart  to  me, 
According  to  my  prayer; 

Since  those  who  know  their  poverty, 
To  the  Most  High  are  near. 

6.  Thou,  who  in  heaven  art  ador'd, 
Dost  with  the  contrite  dwell, 

Revive  the  humble  by  thy  word, 
The  broken-hearted  heal. 

7.  Therefore,  my  soul,  delight  no 

more 
In  this  world's  vanity: 
Look  forward;  Jesua  hath  in  store 
Unfading  joys  for  thee. 

8.  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  ()  may  I  grow 
In  knowledge  and  in  prace ; 

Grant  that  in  me,  while  here  below. 
Thy  likeness  all  may  trace        I 


GROWTII  IN  GRACE 


1G7 


500.  t.  11. 

LORD,  if  thou  thy  grace  impart, 
Poor  in  spirit,  meek  in  heart, 
I  shall  as  my  Master  be, 
Clothed  with  humility  ; — 

2.  Simple,  teachable,  and  mild, 
Chang'd  into  a  little  child; 
Pleas'd  with  all  the  Lord  provides, 
Wean'd  from  all  the  world  besides. 

3.  Father,  fix  my  soul  on  thee, 
Every  evil  let  me  flee ; 
Nothing  want  beneath,  above  ; 
Happy  in  thy  precious  love. 

4.  Oh  that  all  may  seek  and  find 
Every  good  in  Christ  combin'd ! 
Him  let  Israel  still  adore ; 
Trust  him,  praise  him  evermore. 

Madan's  Collection. 


501* 


t.  14. 


HAPPY   the   man   whose   highest 

Is  Christ  invariably  ;  (good 

He  shows  his  love  and  gratitude 

By  true  humility. 
2.  In  weakness,  power  divine   he 
gains, 

He  dwells  in  peace  and  rest; 
And  owns  with  filial  confidence: 

"  Lord,  what  thou  dost  is  best ; — 
8.    "For  thou  art  gracious,  wise, 
and  good, 

Thou  know'st  how  help  to  afford, 
The  time  when  it  should   be   be- 

Thy  goodness  be  ador'd."(stow'd: 
z. 


502. 


t.  205. 


LORD,  I  feel  a  carnal  mind, 
That  doth  hang  about  me  still, 
Vainly  tho'  I  strive  to  bind 
Mine  own  proud,  rebellious  will; 
Does  not  haughtiness  of  heart 
Separate  my  God  and  me? 


Meek  Redeemer,  now  impart 
Thine  own  deep  humility. 

2.  Fain  would  I  my  Lord  pursue, 
Would  be  all  my  Saviour  taught, 
Do  as  Jesus  bids  me  do, 

Fain  would  think  as  Jesus  thought* 
But   'tis   thou   must    change    my 
heart,  (thee ; 

This   good   gift   must   come   from 
Meek  Redeemer,  now  impart 
Thine  own  deep  humility. 

3.  Lord,  I  cannot,  must  not  rest, 
Till  I  all  thy  mind  obtain, 

Chase  presumption  from  my  breast, 
And  thy  heavenly  mildness  gain : 
Give  me,  Lord,  thy  gentle  heart; 
Lowliness  my  portion  be ; 
Meek  Redeemer,  now  impart 
Thine  own  deep  humility. 

4.  Let  thy  cross  my  will  control, 
And  conform  me  to  my  guide; 
In  thy  image  mould  my  soul, 
Crucify  my  sinful  pride  : 

Give  me,  Lord,  a  contrite  heart, 
Ever  looking  up  to  thee : 
Meek  Redeemer,  now  impart 
Thine  own  deep  humility. 

Toplady,  (ad.) 


503.* 


T.  141. 


GO,  ye  flattering  visions, 

Honours,  wealth,  and  lusts: 
He  who,  lowly-minded, 

In  our  Saviour  trusts, 
Rich  in  grace,  is  blessed, 

Freed  from  anxious  care ; 
For  the  poor  in  spirit 

Heaven's  kingdom  share.  z. 


504* 


t.  16. 


WHEN  simplicity  we  cherish, 
Then  the  soul  ie  full  of  light : 


168 


HUMILITY,  AND 


But  that  light  will  quickly  vanish, 
When  of  Jesus  we  lose  sight. 

2.  He  who  nought  but  Christ  de- 

sireth, 
He  whom  nothing  else  can  cheer, 
But  the  joy  which  he  inspireth, 
Lending  to  his  voice  an  ear ; — 

3.  Who  sincerely  loveth  Jesus, 
And  upon  his  grace  depends ; 
Who  but  willeth  what  him  pleases, 
Simply  following  his  commands  ; 

4.  Who  to  Jesus  humbly  cleaveth, 
Pays  obedience  to  his  word, 
Yea,  in  closest  union  liveth 

With  our  Saviour,  Head,  and  Lord: 

6.  Who  in  Jesus  Christ  abideth, 
And  from  self-dependence  free, 
In  nought  else  but  him  confideth : 
Walks  in  true  simplicity. 
6.  He  who  is  by  Christ  directed, 
Trusting  the  good  Shepherd's  care, 
From  all  harm  will  be  protected, 
And  no  danger  needs  to  fear. 

Spangenberg. 


505.* 


t.  184. 


O  BLEST  condition,  happy  living, 
Which  true  simplicity  imparts, 
When    we   to    God    ourselves    are 
giving,  (hearts : 

And    Jesus'    mind    rules    in    our 
This  lays  our  souls  in  deep  prostra- 
tion, 
And    fervent    prayer    before    the 

throne, 
Casts  down  each  vain  imagination, 
Till  every  thought  is  Christ's  alone. 

2.   That  which  is  by  the  world  es- 
teemed, 
A  single  mind  counts  vanity  ; 
What 's  innocent  by  others  deemed, 
Is  shunn'd  by  true  simplicity: 


Because  the  love  to  things  terres- 
trial 
We  must  deny  thro'  Jesus'  grace, 
And,  to  obtain  the  prize  celestial, 
Cast  off  whate'er  impedes  our  race. 

3.  The  simple  heart  no  care  per- 

plexes, 
That  robs  the  world  of  all  content; 
Envy  nor  strife  his  spirit  vexes, 
Who  lives  in  that  calm  element ; 
lie  cherishes  his  hidden  treasure, 
Unruffled  by  the  worldling's  spite: 
If  others  ask  to  share  this  pleasure, 
Simplicity  tastes  true  delight. 

4.  0  Jesus,  Go$  of  my  salvation, 
Thy  single  mind  impart  to  me; 
Root  out  the  world's  infatuation, 
However  keen  the  pain  may  be : 
Thrice  happy  they  who  tread  un- 
wearied 

The  path  of  true  simplicity  ; 
They  as  wise  virgins  are  prepared 
To  meet  the  Bridegroom  cheerfully. 
G.  Arnold. 


506* 


t.  22 


MEEK,  patient  Lamb  of  God,  im- 
part (heart ; 
Thy  meekness  to  my  stubborn 
Grant  me  to  keep  thee  full  in  view, 
And  thy  example  to  pursue. 

2.  Thy  blood  preserve  my  garments 

clean 
From  every  spot  and  stain  of  sin: 
As  a  wise  virgin,  to  prepare 
For  meeting  thee,  be  all  my  care. 

3.  Bestow  on  me  a  simple  mind, 
To  every  hurtful  fancy  blind; 
Thy  meekness,  true  sincerity, 
And  needful  wisdom  grant  to  me. 

4.  Thou    holy,    spotless   Lamb   of 

God,  (abode; 

My    worthless    heart   make   thine 


GROWTH  IN  GRACE. 


169 


0  may  I  in  thine  image  grow, 
And  honor  thee  in  all  I  do. 

507.      t.  106  or  90. 

A  SINGLE  mind  to  me  impart ; 
Lord,  may  I  sordid  lucre  flee, 
Nor  set  on  earthly  gain  my  heart, 
Hate  avarice  as  idolatry  ; 
Fix  my  desires  on  things  above, 
Rich  in  possession  of  thy  love. 

2.  Let  neither  honours,  pomp,  nor 

pride, 
N^r  this  world's  gaudy  vanity, 
Which   draw   the    soul   from    thee 

aside, 
Beguile  me  from  simplicity ; 
May  this  my  highest  honour  be, 
To  be  esteemed,  Lord,  by  thee. 

3.  Screen  me   in  each  unguarded 

hour, 
Lord,  under  thy  protecting  care ; 
Preserve     me     from     seduction's 

power, 
Lest  fleshly  lusts  my  soul  ensnare  : 
May  I  to  avarice,  lust,  and  pride 
Say,  "  Christ  destroy'd  you  when 

he  died. 


508* 


t.  167. 


TO  belong  to  Christ  our  Saviour, 
Christian,  what  doth  this  imply? 
Constantly  to  seek  his  favour, 
Ever  watching  faithfully; 
To  implore  his  kind  direction 
Day  by  day  in  all  we  do ; 
To  confide  in  his  protection, 
Freed  from  every  earthly  view. 

z. 

509*  t.  151. 

AMIDST  tills  world's  profaneness 
May  1  thy  truth  confess; 

In  primitive  way  and  plainness, 
Thy  servant  be  thro'  grace: 


Nor  fear,  nor  interest  ever 

Cause  me  to  turn  aside, 
Or  my  connexion  sever 

Writh  thy  redeemed  bride. 

510  *  T.  22. 

CHRIST  is  the  Vine,  we  branches 
are ; 

Without  him  we  no  fruit  can  bear; 

For  of  ourselves  we  cannot  grow, 

He  must  both  power  and  life  be- 
stow. 

2.  Lord,  thou  hast  chosen  us,  that 
we  (thee: 

Should  bear  well-pleasing  fruit  to 

O  make  us  fruitful  to  thy  praise ; 

Preserve  us  all  from  barrenness. 

J.  Nitchmann. 


511. 


T.  11. 


JESUS,  who  for  me  hast  died, 
Grant  I  may  in  thee  abide ; 
Set  me,  Lord,  unto  thy  praise ; 
Water  me  with  showers  of  grace. 

2.  Make  my  heart  a  garden  fair, 
AVhich    such    pleasant    fruit    may 
As  affords  true  joy  to  thee     (bear, 
And  thy  Father  constantly. 

3.  In  thy  garden  here  below 
Water  me  that  I  may  grow; 
WThen  all  grace  to  me  is  giv'n, 
Then  transplant  me  into  heaven. 

Hammond. 


51S 


t.  167. 


AS  the  branches  are  connected 
With  the  vine,  ev'n  so  thro'  grace 
A  close  union  is  effected 
'Twixt  the  Lord  our  righteousness 
And  believers,  who,  though  feeble, 
Life  and  power  from  him  derive, 
And  thereby  are  reuder'd  able, 
Bearing  fruit,  to  grow  and  thrive. 
Gregor. 


170 


PATIENCE,  AND 


513.*  T.10. 

WOULD  we  by  our  behaviour 
Show  that  we  love  our  Saviour; 
He  only  can  instruct  us, 
And  in  the  way  conduct  us. 
2.   Thro'  his  atonement's  powers 
O  may  we  bloom  like  flowers, 
And  by  his  grace  and  blessing 
Bear  fruit  to  him  well-pleasing. 

Gregor. 

514.*  t.  185. 

IN  thy  love  and  knowledge,  gra- 
cious Saviour, 
May  we  more  and  more  abound ; 
Thy  complete  atonement  shall  for 

ever 
Of  our  doctrine  be  the  ground : 
Grant  that  all    may,  in  thy  word 
believing,  (cleaving, 

And  to  thee,  the  Vine,  as  branches 
Thro'  thy  Father's  nursing  care 
Fruit  unto  thy  honour  bear.  z. 


515.* 

LORD  Jesus,  be  near, 
Thou  seest  us  here ; 


T.  4. 


Unite  us  in  heart: 
Dear  Lord,  come  and  bless  us,  our 
Brother  thou  art. 

2.  Soon  make  us  to  be 
Well-pleasing  to  thee ; 
'Tis  time  and  'tis  right 

To  bring  forth   some   fruit  which 
may  yield  thee  delight. 

3.  From  this  very  day 
We  will  not  delay 

To  follow  the  Lamb, 
To  serve   him  with  gladness,  and 
honour  his  name.  z 


516. 


t.  228. 


BE  this  our  happy  destiny, 
Lord  Jesus,  to  be  one  with  thee ; 
Grant,  thro'  thy  Spirit's  leading, 
That  we  may  gain  yet  firmer  root 
In  thee,  and  bear  abundant  fruit, 
From  grace  to  grace  proceeding : 
From  thee — daily 
Strength  receiving, — to  thee  cleav- 
ing, 
Blessed  Jesus; 

Thus   we    shall    show   forth    thy 
praises. 


XXVIII. 


PATIENCE   UNDER   AFFLICTION,   AND   CONFIDENCE 
IN  GOD. 


517. 


T.  14. 


GOD  moves  in  a  mysterious  way, 
His  wonders  to  perform  ; 

He  plants  his  footsteps  in  the  sea. 
And  rides  upon  the  storm. 

2.   Deep  in  unfathomable  mines 

Of  never-failing  skill 
He  treasures  up  his  bright  designs, 

And  works  his  sovereign  will. 


3.  Ye  fearful  saints,  fresh  courage 

take ; 
The  clouds  you  so  much  dread 
Are  big  with  mercy,  and  shall  break 
In  blessings  on  your  head. 

4.  Judge   not  the  Lord  by  feeble 

sense, 
But  trust  him  for  his  grace; 
Behind  a  frowning  providence 
He  hides  a  smiling  face. 


CONFIDENCE  IN  GOD. 


171 


6.  His  purposes  will  ripen  fast, 

Unfolding  every  hour: 
The  bud  may  have  a  bitter  taste, 

But  sweet  will  be  the  flower. 

6.   Blind  unbelief  is  sure  to  err, 
And  soan  his  work  in  vain; 

God  is  his  own  interpreter, 
And  he  will  make  it  plain. 

Cowper. 

518.  t.  22. 

DESPONDING  soul,  thou  need'st 
not  fear,  (hear ; 

Since  God  thy  every  prayer  doth 
In  his  own  time  he  '11  surely  grant, 
As  he  thinks  fit,   what   thou  dost 
want ; — 

2.  For  he  thy  case  doth  under- 
stand ; 

Himself  will  take  thy  cause  in 
hand : 

The  scale  will  turn,  and  thou  shalt 

Asham'd  of  thy  anxiety.  (be 

519*  t.  151. 

|  IS  God  my  strong  Salvation, 

No  enemy  I  fear ; 

He  hears  my  supplication, 

Dispelling  all  my  care: 

!  If  he,  my  Head  and  Master, 

Defend  me  from  above, 

What  pain  or  what  disaster 

Can  part  m<»  from  his  love  ? 

2.  Of  this  I  am  persuaded ; 

With  joy  I  can  declare, 
His  love  to  me  ne'er  faded, 

He  listens  to  my  prayer; 
He  aid  to  me  dispenses, 

He  stands  at  my  right  hand ; 
Yea,  when  a  storm  advances, 

'Tis  calm  at  his  command. 

8.   The  ground  of  my  profession 
Is  Jesus  and  his  blood; 


He  gives  me  the  possession 

Of  everlasting  good : 
Myself  and  whatsoever 

Is  mine,  I  cannot  trust ; 
The  gifts  of  Christ  my  Saviour 

Remain  my  only  boast. 

4.  His  Spirit  is  the  sovereign 
Possessor  of  my  heart ; 

There  he  alone  shall  govern, 
And  slavish  fear  depart: 

He  gives  his  benediction, 
Yea,  helpeth  me  to  cry 

Abba,  when  in  affliction, 
With  child-like  fervency. 

5.  His  Spirit  cheers  my  spirit 
With  many  a  precious  word, 

That  I  shall  joy  inherit, 
By  trusting  in  the  Lord : 

Since  after  tribulation, 
All  those  who  Jesus  love, 

Have  that  blest  expectation 
To  live  with  him  above. 

6.  Should  earth  lose  its  foundation, 
He  stands  my  lasting  rock ; 

No  temporal  desolation 

Shall  give  my  love  a  shock  : 

I  '11  cleave  to  Christ  my  Saviour, 
No  object,  small  or  great, 

Nor  height,  nor  depth,  shall  ever 
Me  from  him  separate. 

P.  Gerhard. 

520.  t.  14. 

God  is  my  Saviour  and  my  light, 
Why  should  1  be  dismay'd  ? 

*T  is  he  defends  my  life  ;    of  whom 
Then  need  I  be  afraid  ? 

2.  Hear  my  requests,  0  Lord,  and 
An  answer  full  of  grace  :     (give 

Thy  face  thou  bidst  me  seek,  and  I 
Reply:   "  I'll  seek  thy  face." 

3.  Lord,  do  not  in  displeasure  hide 
Thyself,  nor  me  reject ; 


172 


PATIENCE,  AND 


The  aid  which  I  have  had  before, 
From  thee  I  still  expect. 

4.  Wait  still  on  God,  my  soul,  from 
All  needful  strength  derive  ;  (him 

Tho'  he  delay,  he  will  at  length 
The  fainting  heart  revive. 

521  *         t.  159. 

Look  up,  my  soul,   to  Christ   thy 
With  a  believing  mind  ;        (joy, 
With  all  the  ills  which  thee  annoy, 
The  way  to  Jesus  find  :     (home, 
Here   in  this  world   thou  hast  no 
Nor  lasting  joy ;  to  Jesus  come, 
He  is  the  pearl  of  greatest  price, 
Who  all  thy  wants  supplies. 

2.  Steadfast  in  faith  to  Jesus  cleave, 
His  faithfulness  review, 

And  every  burden  with  him  leave, 
Whose  love  is  daily  new:  (right, 
His  ways  with  thee  are  just  and 
He  puts  thy  enemies  to  flight, 
However  threatening  they  appear; 
Take  courage,  he  is  near. 

3.  Thy  closet  enter,  pray,  and  sigh, 
To  Jesus  tell  thy  grief; 

His  ear  is  open  to  thy  cry, 

His  hands  to  give  relief:  (grieve, 

Tho'  men  forsake    thee,  hate  and 

Thy  Saviour  thee  will  never  leave, 

His  word  is  pass'd,  he  '11  aid  afford; 

Rely  upon  the  Lord. 

4.  Lift  up  thy  heart  to  him  on  high, 
And  leave  this  sordid  earth; 

Behold  with  a  believing  eye 
God's  excellence  and  worth  : 

Devote  thy  life,  thy  all  to  him, 

Who  did  thy  soul  from  death  re- 
deem, 

In  love  to  thee  the  cross  endur'd, 
And  life  for  thee  procur'd. 

6.  Arise  and  seek  the  things  above; 
Let  heaven  be  all  thy  aim. 


Where  Jesus   dwells  in  bliss   and 
love, 

And  earth  and  sin  disclaim : 
The  world  and  all  its  empty  joy 
His  potent  breath  will  once  destroy ; 
Abiding  rest  and  peace  of  mind 

In  Christ  alone  we  find. 


522. 


t.  590. 


SINCE  we  can't  doubt  God's  equal 

Unmeasurably  kind,  (love, 

To  his  unerring,  gracious  will 

Be  every  wish  resign'd  ;     (good, 
Good,  when   he   gives,   supremely 

Nor  less  when  he  denies; 
Ev'n   crosses   from   his    sovereign 
hand 

Are  blessings  in  disguise. 

2.  Whate'er  I  ask,  I  surely  know 

And  steadfastly  believe, 
He  will  the  thing    desired  bestow, 

Or  else  a  better  give ; 
To  thee  I  therefore,  Lord,  submit 

My  every  fond  request, 
And  own,  adoring  at  thy  feet, 

Thy  will  is  always  best. 

Bishop  Kenn. 


523. 


t.  205 


IF  to  Jesus  for  relief 
My  poor  soul  hath  fled  by  prayer, 
Why  should  I  give  way  to  grief, 
Or  to  heart-consuming  care  ? 
Are  not  all  things  in  his  hand. 
Has  he  not  the  promise  pass'd? 
Will  he  then  regardless  stand, 
Will  he  let  me  sink  at  last  ? 

2.   While  I  know,  his  providence 
Still  disposeth  each  event, 
Shall  I  judge  by  feeble  sense, 
Shall  I  yield  to  discontent? 
If  he  worms  and  sparrows  feed, 
Clothe  the  grass  in  rich  array, 


CONFIDENCE  IN  GOD. 


173 


Can  he  see  a  child  in  need, 
From  me  turn  his  eye  away  ? 

8.   When  his  name  was  quite  un- 
known, 
And  while  sin  my  life  ernploy'd, 
Then  he  watch'd  me  as  his  own, 
Or  I  must  have  been  destroy'd: 
Now  his  mercy-seat  I  know, 
Now  by  grace  I  'in  reconciled  : 
|  Would  he  spare  me  while  a  foe, 
Now  to  leave  me  when  a  child? 

4.   If  he  all  my  wants  supplied, 
"When  I  still  disdain'd  to  pray, 
Now  his  Spirit  is  my  guide, 
How  can  Jesus  answer  nay? 
If  he  would  not  give  me  up, 
"When  my  soul  against  him  fought, 
Will  he  disappoint  the  hope, 
Which  himself  in  me  hath  wrought  ? 

6.  If  he  shed  his  precious  blood, 
Me  to  bring  to  his  bless'd  fold, 
Can  I  think,  that  meaner  good 
He  will  e'er  from  me  withhold  ? 
Vain  is  Satan's  each  device, 
Here  my  hope  rests  well  assur'd  : 
'  In  that  great  redemption-price 
I  now  see  the  whole  secur'd. 

J.  Newton,  (ad.) 


524. 


99 


WHO  can   condemn,  since    Christ 

hath  died  ? 
I  by  his  blood  am  justified: 
He  ever  lives  to  intercede, 
And  sends  me  help  in  time  of  need. 

2.   What  can  from  Christ  me  sepa- 
Shall  trials  howsoever  great,  (rate  ? 
Shall  tribulation  or  distress, 
khall  peril,  sword,  or  nakedness? 

8.  0  no,  I  shall  in  all  things  prove 
Conqueror  thro'  him  who  me  did 
love; 


My  Lord  obtain'd  the  victory, 
Sufficient  is  his  grace  for  me. 
4.  0  love  unbounded  !  refuge  sure ! 
My  helpless  soul  now  lives  secure : 
Long  as  in  thee,  0  Lord,  I  trust, 
I  know  I  never  shall  be  lost. 

M.  Taylor. 


525. 


t.  590. 


NO  more  with  trembling  heart   I 

A  multitude  of  things,  (try 

Still  wishing  to  find  out  the  source 

From  whence  salvation  springs : 
My  anchor's  cast,  cast  on  a  ground, 

Where  I  shall  ever  rest 
From  all  the  labour  of  my  thoughts, 

And  workings  of  my  breast. 
2.  What  is  my  anchor?  if  you  ask: 

"A  hungry,  helpless  mind, 
Diving,  with  misery  for  its  weight, 

Till  firmest  grace  it  find :" 
What  is  my  ground?   "'Tis  Jesus 
Christ, 

Whom  faithless  eyes  pass  o'er; 
Yet  here  all  sinners  anchor  may, 

And  ne'er  be  shaken  more." 

J.  Gambold. 


526. 


t.  14. 


HOW   happy   we,    when   guilt    is 
gone; 

This  alters  our  whole  frame : 
The  same  occasions  still  come  on, 

But  we  are  not  the  same. 

2.   The  load  which  caused  us  anx- 
ious care, 

No  more  can  weigh  us  down; 
For   Christ   the   burden   helps   to 

We  bear  it  not  alone.  (bear, 

8.   While  we  at  honest  labour  toil, 
Our  hearts  may  be  at  ease; 

For  if  our  Saviour  on  us  smile, 
In  trouble  we  have  peace. 


174 


PATIENCE,  AND 


4.   Sick  outwardly  or  in  distress 

We  may  be,  't  is  confess'd  ; 
But  the  believer  ne'ertheless 

In  trials  finds  he  's  bless'd. 
6.   Have  we  thro'  dangerous  paths 
to  rove, 

The  shades  of  death  to  pass ; 
Our  shield  eternal  is  his  love, 

Our  light  his  glorious  face. 
6.  0  Lord,  we  can  rely  on  thee, 

We  bless  thy  secret  hand ; 
Thou  between  us  and  misery 

Of  every  kind  dost  stand. 


527. 


t.  22. 


WHEN  by  adversity  I  'm  tried, 
In  God,  my  rock,  I  will  confide ; 
Midst  trials,  whatsoe'er  they  be, 
Rely  on  his  fidelity. 

2.  I  '11  trust  my  great  physician's 

skill, 
Resign'd  obey  his  blessed  will:  (fit, 
For  each  disease  he  knows  what's 
He's  wise  and  good,  and  I  submit. 

3.  Altho'  his   medicine   cause  me 

smart, 
And  wound   me   in    the  tenderest 
It  is  with  a  design  to  cure:    (part, 
I  must  and  will  his  touch  endure. 

4.  Lord   Jesus   Christ,   afford   me 

grace, 
In  every  trial  thee  to  praise; 
0  let  thy  sacred  will  be  mine, 
To  thee  myself  I  now  resign. 

W.  Foster. 


528. 


T.  14. 


O  THOU,  whose  mercy  guides  my 
way, 

Though  now  it  seem  severe, 
Forbid  my  unbelief  to  say, 

There  is  no  mercy  here. 


2.  0  grant  me  to  desire  the  pain 
That  comes  in  kindness  down, 

More  than  the  world's  supremest 
Succeeded  by  a  frown.        (gain, 

3.  Then,,   though    thou    bend   my 

spirit  low, 
Love  only  shall  I  see ;         (blow, 
The   very   hand    that   strikes   the 
Was  wounded  once  for  me. 


529. 


Edmeston. 

t.  205. 


'T  IS  my  happiness  below, 
Not  to  live  without  the  cross; 
But  the  Saviour's  power  to  know, 
Sanctifying  every  loss : 
Trials  must  and  will  befall ; 
But,  with  humble  faith  to  see 
Love  inscrib'd  upon  them  all, 
This  is  happiness  to  me. 

2.  God  in  Israel  sows  the  seeds 
Of  affliction,  pain,  and  toil ;  (weeds, 
These    spring   up,  and  choke    the 
Which  would    else   o'erspread  the 

soil: 
Trials  make  the  promise  sweet; 
Trials  give  new  life  to  prayer; 
Trials  bring  me  to  his  feet, 
Lay  me  low,  and  keep  me  there. 

3.  Did  I  meet  no  trials  here, 
No  correction  by  the  way, 
Might  I  not  with  reason  fear, 
I  should  prove  a  cnst-aw:\y  ? 
Worldlings  may  escape  the  rod, 
Sunk  in  earthly,  vain  delight; 
But  the  true-born  child  of  God 
Must  not,  would  not,  if  he  might 

Oowper. 


530. 


t.  166. 


'MIDST  stormy  days  and  nights  of 

fear, 
My  anxious  soul  on  thee  would  rest; 


CONFIDENCE  IN  GOD. 


175 


My  Jesus,  when  wilt  thou  draw  near 
To  heal  the  sorrows  of  my  breast? 
0  Saviour,  till  my  tearful  eye 
Shall  draw  from  thee  the  promis'd 

peace; 
Until  the  waves  of  misery 
At  thine  almighty  word  shall  cease ; 

2.   Till  then,  though  clouds  inclose 

me  round,  (sight, 

And  darkness  hide  thee  from  my 

Mine  ear  shall  listen  for  the  sound 

Of  thy  dear  footsteps  in  the  night; 

Thus  waiting  till  the  morn  appear 

When  thou  upon  my  soul  shalt  rise, 

And  with  sweet  words  of  promise 

cheer,  (eyes. 

And  heal  my  wounds,  and  dry  my 

Morton. 

531.  t.  590. 

WHAT   tremblings    seize   the   tra- 
veller's soul 

Beneath  the  darkening  sky, 
While   awful   thunders   round  him 

And  lightning  flashes  nigh  ;  (roll, 
Soon  as  the  sun  again  is  view'd, 

The  clouds  are  all  dispers'd, 
The  face  of  nature  is  renew'd, 

Joys  on  the  pilgrim  burst. 

2.  While  passing  thro'  this  shadow'd 
To  yonder  blissful  land,      (vale, 

Black  storms  and  tempests  us  assail, 
O'er  which  we've  no  command : 

Unerring  Wisdom  thus  permits 
His  children  to  be  tried  ; 

But  he  that  to  God's  will  submits, 
WTith  strength  shall  be  supplied. 

3.  Afflicted  souls,  await  the  end 
Appointed  by  our  God  ; 

From  him  deliverance  shall  descend 
With  great  increase  of  good: 

Whatever  the  dispensation  be, 
Which  he  to  send  finds  meet, 


His  aim  accomplish'd,  each  shall  see 
For  him  it  was  most  fit. 

4.   By  Christ  we're   screen'd  with 
tender  care 

From  vain  and  worldly  noise: 
Ye  who  God's  happy  children  are, 

Can  in  the  Lord  rejoice, 
And  walk  in  union  with  your  God, 

Who  is  your  nearest  friend, 
Upon   life's  rough   and  dangerous 

In  safety  to  the  end.  (road, 

J.  Swertner. 

532.  t.  167. 

HERE,  in  constant,  quick  succes- 
sion, 
Bright  and  gloomy  days  are  seen ; 
Yonder,  without  variation, 
Skies  unclouded  and  serene: 
Sufferings  here  are  transitory, 
Light  are  ev'n  the  most  severe, 
Set  against  the  weight  of  glory, 
Which  awaits  the  conqueror  there. 

2.   Tho'  by  threatening  storms  sur- 
rounded, 
Or  oppress'd  by  pain  and  grief, 
This  poor  heart  is  not  confounded, 
For  in  God  I  find  relief: 
On  his  powerful  arm  reclining, 
I  affliction's  load  sustain, 
Bear  the  cross  without  repining, 
Till  the  glorious  crown  I  gain. 

533.  t.  14. 

HOW  condescending  'tis,  that  He 
Who  worlds  to  being  spake, 

One  promise  unto  worthless  me 
Should  ever  deign  to  make. 

2.   Yet  countless  are  his  promises, 
And  who  can  doubt  his  truth? 

He'll  lead   me  on  throughout  my 
race, 
To  hoary  hairs  from  youth. 


17G 


PATIENCE,  AND 


3.  What  is  his  covenant  of  love? 
A  covenant  firm  and  sure  ; 

Hills  may  depart,   and  mountains 
move, 
And  yet  it  shall  endure. 

4.  'Tis,  that  the  kindness  of  our  God 
Shall  ne'er  from  us  depart, 

That  equally  his  smile  or  rod 
Displays  his  loving  heart ; — 

5.  That  He  "will  guide  us,  whom  no 

power 
Nor  craft  can  e'er  withstand, 
That  not  temptation's  darkest  hour 
Shall  wrest  us  from  his  hand ; — 

6.  That   truth   and   mercy,  while 

we've  breath, 
Shall  compass  us  around, 
And  that  with  him  shall  after  death 
Our  glorious  lot  be  found. 

7.  In  all  distress  to  him  I'll  cry, 
I'll  humbly  trust  his  word ; 

Nothing  I  ask  will  he  deny, 
For  is  he  not  my  Lord  ? 

8.  0  the  rich  blessings  which  accrue 
To  all  who  love  his  name ; 

His  gifts  are  every  morning  new, 
His  bounty  still  the  same. 

534.*  t.  79. 

AS  thy  will,  0  my  Saviour, 
Unto  thy  Father's  ever 

Was  subject  and  resign'd  : 
Grant  that,  in  deep  subjection, 
To  follow  thy  direction 

I  may  be  cheerfully  inclin'd. 

2.   I'll  spare  all  needless  thinking, 
Nor  shall  my  mind  be  shrinking 

Concerning  what  ma}r  be; 
May  I  in  each  proceeding 
Submit  to  thy  wise  leading, 

That  thou'rt  my  all  suffices  me. 


535.  t.  9. 

WHAT,  my  soul,  should  bow  thee 
down? 

Perils  or  temptation  ? — 
Is  not  Christ  upon  the  throne 

Still  thy  strong  salvation  ? 

2.  Cast  thy  burden  on  the  Lord, 
Thy  almighty  Saviour; 

He  who  death  for  thee  endurd, 
Surely  will  deliver. 

3.  Mention  to  him  every  want, 
Yea,  whate'er  may  grieve  thee  ; 

If  for  comfort  thou  dost  pant, 
Jesus  will  relieve  thee. 

4.  Turn,  my  soul,  unto  thy  rest, 
Quickly  turn  to  Jesus ; 

In  his  presence  thou  art  blest, 
He  to  thee  is  gracious. 

5.  Mourn  whene'er  thou  hast  forgot 
Him,  whose  great  compassion 

Never  fails,  whose  blood  hath  bought 
Thy  complete  salvation. 

6.  Earthly  things  do  not  regard, 
Trust  in  Jesus'  favour  ; 

He  will  be  thy  great  reward 
And  thy  shield  for  ever. 

Cennick. 

536  *  t.  16. 

STORMS  of  trouble  may  assail  ua, 
Yea,  life's  vessel  overwhelm; 

Yet  no  danger  need  appal  us. 
If  our  Saviour  guide  the  helm 

2.  If  with  willing  resignation, 
Free  from  care  we  acquiesce 

In  his  ways,  his  consolation 
Will  alleviate  our  distress. 

3.  God  is  mighty  to  deliver, 
None  his  power  can  withstand; 

In  all  trials  whatsoever 

He  will  be  our  gracious  friend. 


CONFIDENCE  IN  GOD. 


177 


4.  When  his    hour  strikes  for  re- 
lieving, 
Help  breaks  forth  amazingly, 
And,  to  shame  onranxious  grieving, 
Often  unexpecteuly. 

J.  D.  nerrnschmidt. 


531 


T.  11. 


SOVEREIGN  Ruler  of  the  skies, 
Ever  gracious,  ever  wise ! 
All  my  times  are  in  thy  hrmd, 
All  events  at  thy  command. 

2.  Thou  didst  form  me  in  the  womb, 
Thou  wilt  guide  me  to  the  tomb; 
All  my  times  shall  ever  be 
Order'd  by  thy  wise  decree  : — 

3.  Times  of  sickness,  times  of  health, 
Times  of  penury  and  wealth, 
Times  of  trial  and  of  grief, 
Times  of  triumph  and  relief, — 

4.  Times,    temptation's    power   to 

prove, 
Times  to  taste  the  Saviour's  love  ; 
All  is  fix'd — the  means  and  end, 
As  shall  please  my  heavenly  Friend. 
6.  Plagues  and  death  around  me  fly; 
Till  he  bids,  I  cannot  die ; 
Not  a  single  shaft  can  hit, 
Till  the  God  of  love  sees  fit. 

Ryland. 

538.     t.  96,  or  90. 

WHEN  gathering  clouds  around  I 
view,  (few, 

And  days  are  dark,  and  friends  are 
On  Him  I  lean,  who,  not  in  vain, 
Experienc'd  every  human  pain : 
He  sees  my  wants,  allays  my  fears, 
And  counts  and  treasures  up  my 

tears. 
2.  If  aught  should  tempt  my  soul 
to  stray  (way, 

From   heavenlv  wudom's   narrow 
12 


To  flee  tli    g  od  I  would  pursue, 
Or  do  the  tiu  I  would  not  do ; 
Still    He,    who    felt    temptation's 

power, 
Shall  guard  me  in  that  dangerous 

hour. 

3.  If  wounded  love  my  bosom  swell, 
Deceiv'd  by  those  I  priz'd  too  well, 
He  shall  his  pitying  aid  bestow, 
Who  felt  on  earth  severer  woe ; 

At  once  betray'd,  denied,  or  fled 
By  those  that  shar'd  his  daily  bread. 

4.  When   vexing    thoughts  within 

me  rise,  (dies, 

And,     sore    dismay'd,     my    spirit 
Yet  He,  who    once  vouchsafe!   to 

bear 
The  sickening  anguish  of  despair, 
Shall  sweetly  soothe,  shall  gently 

dry,  (eye. 

The  throbbing  heart,  the  streaming 

5.  When  sorrowing  o'er  some  stone 

I  bend, 
Which  covers  all  that  was  a  friend, 
And  from  his  hand,  his  voice,  his 

smile, 
Divides  me  for  a  little  while, 
My  Saviour  marks  the  tears  I  shed, 
For  Jesus  wept  o'er  Lazarus  dead. 

G.  And    oh,    when   I   have   safely 

pass'd 
Through  every  conflict  but  the  last, 
Still,  Lord,  unchanging  watch  be- 
side 
My  dying  bed,  for  thou  hast  died  : 
Then  point  to  realms  of  cloudless 

day, 
And  wipe  the  latest  tear  away. 

Lord  Glenelg. 


539.* 


t.  83. 


MY  Redeemer  knoweth  me, 
Both  in  joy  and  in  affliction; 


17* 


PATIENCE,  AND 


0  my  sou/,  now  joyful  be, 
Trust  thyShepherd's  kind  direction: 
His  own  sheep  be  knows  by  name, 
And  to  bless  them  is  his  aim. 

2.   Unoxampled  is  that  love, 
By   which   we  're   with    him   con- 
nected; 
If  we  aught  distressing  prove, 
Jesus  is  thereby  affected: 
We  his  watchful  love  and  care 
In  all  trials  richly  share. 

M.  Schwecller. 


540* 


t.  142. 


0  FOUNTAIN  eternal  of  life  and 

of  light,  (seek  it  aright, 

Where  all   find   refreshment,  who 

Pure  spring  of  salvation, 

And  true  consolation, 

From  God's  holy  temple  thy  living 

stream  rolls,        (thirsty  souls. 

Whose    waters  flow  ample   for  all 

2.  Let  him  that  is  thirsty,  encour- 

aging call,  (for  all ; 

Now  drink  of  the  waters  abounding 

See  where  the  glad  river 

Flows  full  from  the  Giver; 

All  ye  who  are  ailing  and  needy 

draw  nigh,  (wants  will  supply. 

This  well-spring  ne'er-failing  your 

3.  Here    come    I,   my   Shepherd, 

athirst  after  thee,     (my  plea  ; 

In  mercy  receive  me,  for  mercy  's 

The  word  thou  hast  spoken 

Can  never  be  broken  ; 

Thou    know'st   I   am    needy   and 

greatly  distress' d,     (find  rest. 

Thou  callest  the  weary  to  come  and 

4.  Thou  river  of  life  dost  refresh 

heart  and  mind,      (good  find  : 
Those  whom  thou  enrichest  eternal 
Amidst  tribulation 
The  cup  of  salvation 


I  take  ;  thus  with  gladness  inspired 

by  thee,  (must  flee. 

All  sorrow  and  sadness  far  distant 

5.  I  plead  thy  rich  promise,  0  give 

me  to  drink:  (would  sink 

With    fervour    of  spirit   I    wholly 

Into  thy  love's  ocean ; 

0  let  true  devotion 

My  heart  be  impelling  still  onward 

to  move  (love. 

To  Zion,  thy  dwelling,  the  city  of 

6.  Should  bitter  be  mix'd  with  the 

sweet  of  my  cup, 
0  grant  me  with  joy  all  self-will  to 
give  up : 
The  cup  of  dire  sorrows, 
Which  thou  hast  drank  for  us, 
To  thine  thou   dost   offer   in   this 

world  of  pain ; 
With  thee   they  here  suffer,  with 
thee  they  shall  reign. 

7.  0  therefore,  Lord  Jesus,  permit 

me  to  rest, 
Where  saints  are  no  longer  by  suf- 
fering oppress'd ; 
Where  joys  beyond  measure, 
And  fulness  of  pleasure 
In  glory  transcendent  the  conquer- 
ors share,  [ faithful  shall  wear. 
And  where  crowns  resplendent  the 
0.  I.  Koitsch. 


541. 


t.  585. 


0  MY  soul,  what  means  this  sad- 
ness, 
Wherefore  art  thou  thus  cast  down  ? 
Let  thy  griefs  be  turn'd  to  gladness, 
Bid  thy  restless  fears  begone; 

Look  to  Jesus  :||: 
An-1  rejoice  in  his  great  name. 

2.  Tho'  ten  thousand  ills  beset  thee 
From  without  and  from  within, 
Jesus  saith,  he  '11  ne'er  forget  thee, 


CONFIDENCE  IK  GOD. 


179 


But  will  Bave  from  hell  and  sin ; 

He  is  faithful  :||: 
To  perform  his  gracious  word. 

3.  Tho'  distresses  now  attend  thee, 
And  thou  tread  the  thorny  road, 
His  right  hand  shall  stilldefend  thee, 
Soon  he'll  bring  thee  home  to  God; 

Therefore  praise  him,  :||: 
Praise  the  dear  Redeemer's  name. 
Favrcott. 


542. 


t.  : 


BE  still,  my  heart,  these  anxious 
cares  (snares ; 

To  thee  are  burdens,  thorns,  and 
They  cast  dishonour  on  thy  Lord, 
And  contradict  his  gracious  word. 

2.  Brought  safely  by  his  hand  thus 

far,  (care  ? 

Why  wilt  thou  now  give  place  to 
How  canst  th*ou  want,  if  he  provide, 
Or  lose  thy  way  with  such  a  guide  ? 

3.  When  first  before  his  mercy-seat 
Thou  didst  thy  nil  to  him  commit, 
lie  gave   thee  warrant  from   that 

hour, 
To    trust    his   wisdom,    love,    and 
power. 

4.  Did  ever  trouble  thee  befall, 
And  he  refuse  to  hear  thy  call? 
And  has  he  not  hi*  promise  pass'd, 
That  thou  shalt  overcome  at  last? 

6.  He  that  hath  helped  me  hitherto, 
Will  help  me  all  my  journey  thro', 
And  give  me  daily  cause  to  raise 
New  Ebenezers  to  his  praise. 

6.    Though   rough   and   thorny  be 

the  r 
It  leads  me  home  apace  to  God ; 
I  count  my  present  (rials  small, 
For  heaven  will  make  amends  for  all. 
J.  : 


543.  t.  39 

BEGONE,  unbelief!  for  my  Sa- 
viour is  near,  (pear; 

And  for  my  relief  he  will  surely  ap- 

By  prayer  let  me  wrestle,  and  ho 
will  perform,  (the  storm. 

With  Christ  in  the  vessel  I  smile  at 

2.  Tho'  dark  be  my  way,  yet  sinco 

he  is  my  guide,  (provide  ; 

'Tis  mine  to  obey,  and  'tis  his  to 
Tho'  cisterns  be  broken,  and  crea- 
tures all  fail, 
The  word  he  hath  spoken  will  surely 
prevail. 

3.  His  love  in  time  past  me  forbid- 

deth  to  think,  (sink  ; 

He'll  leave  me  at  last  unrelieved  to 
Each  sweet  Ebenezer  I  have  in  re- 
view, (me  quite  through. 
Confirms  his  good  pleasure  to  help- 

4.  Why  should  I  complain  then  of 

want  or  distress,  (no  less  ; 
Temptation  or  pain  ?  for  he  told  me 
The  heirs  of  salvation,  I  know  from. 

his  word, 
Thro'  much  tribulation  must  follow 

their  Lord. 

5.  How  bitter  the  cup  none  can. 

ever  conceive, 
Which  Jesus  drank  up  that  poor 

sinners  might  live: 
His  way  was    much   rougher  an<i 

darker  than  mine  ;  (repine  ? 
Did  Jesus  thus  Buffer,  and  shall  I 

6.  Since  all  that  I  meet  with  shall 

work  for  my  good, 

The  bitter  is  sweet  and  the  medicine 
is  food  ; 

Though  painful  at  present,  'twill 
cease  before  long, 

And  then,  0  how  pleasant  tho  con- 
queror's song.  j.  ifewtM 


180 


PATIENCE,  AND 


544.  t.  89. 

YES,  since  God  himself  hath  said  it, 

On  his  promise  I  rely; 

His  good  word  demands  my  credit, 

What  can  unbelief  reply? 

He  is  strong  and  can  fulfil, 

Ho  is  truth  and  therefore  will. 

2.  In  my  Saviour's  intercession 
Humbly  still  I  will  confide; 
Lord,  accept  my  free  confession, 
I  have  sinn'd  but  thou  hast  died : 
This  is  all  I  have  to  plead, 
This  is  all  the  plea  I  need. 

J.  Newton. 

545.*  t.  90. 

THRICE  happy  is  the  feeble  soul 
"Whose  strength  is  only  in  his  God  ; 
The  fiercest  powers  he  can  control 
By  faith  in  Jesus'  precious  blood ; 
In  combat  can  maintain  the  field, 
Because  Jehovah  is  his  shield. 

546.  t.  79. 

THAT  I  am  thine,  my  Lord  and 
God,  (blood, 

Ransom'd  and  sprinkled  with  thy 
Repeat  that  word  once  more, 
With  such  an  energy  and  light, 
That  this  world's  flattery  nor  spite 
To  shake  me  ever  may  have  power. 

2.    From  various  cares   my  heart 

retires; 
Tho'  deep  and  boundless  its  desires, 
I'm  now  to  please  but  One, 
Him,  before  whom  the  elders  bow; 
With  him  is  all  my  business  now, 
And  with   the  souls   that  are    his 

own. 

8.  This  is  my  joy  which  ne'er  can 

fail, 
To  see  my  Saviour's  arm  prevail, 


To  mark  the  steps  of  grace ; 
How  new-born  souls,  convinced  of 
sin,  (clfltn, 

Yet  by  his  precious  blood  nu<le 
Extol  his  name  in  every  place. 

4.  With  these  my  happy  lot  is  cast, 
Thro'  the  world's  deserts  rude  and 
Or  thro'  its  gardens  fair:  (waste, 
Whether     the     storm    of    malice 

sweeps, 
Or  all  in  dead  supineness  sleeps, 
Still  to  go  on  be  all  my  care. 

5.  Yes,  my  dear  Lord,  in  following 
Not  in  the  dark  uncertainly  (thee, 
This  foot  obedient  moves ; 

'Tis  with  a  Brother  and  a  King, 
Who  many  to  his  yoke  will  bring, 
Who  ever  lives  and  ever  loves. 

6.  Now  then  my  Way,  my  Truth, 

my  Life,  .  (strife, 

Henceforth  let  sorrow,  doubt,  and 
Drop  off  like  autumn  leaves : 
Henceforth,  as  privileged  by  thee, 
Simple  and  undistractcd  be 
My   soul,    which    to    thy   sceptre 

cleaves. 

7.  Let  me  my  weary  mind  recline 
On  that  eternal  love  of  thine, 
And  human  thoughts  forget :  (say, 
Child-like    attend   what    thou  wilt 
Go  forth  and  do  it,  while  'tis  day, 
Yet  never  leave  my  safe  retreat. 

8.  At  all  times  to  my  spirit  bear 
An  inward  witness  strong  and 
Of  thy  redeeming  power;  (clear, 
This  will  instruct  thy  child  aright, 
This  will  impart  the  needful  light, 
For  exigence  of  every  hour. 

9.  Now  then   the   sequel   is   well 

weigh'd, 
I  cast  myself  upon  thy  aid, 
A  sea  where  none  can  sink ; 


CONFIDENCE  IN  GOD. 


181 


Yea,  thereon  I  depend,  poor  worm. 
Believing  that  thou  wilt  perform 
Beyond  whate'er  I  ask  or  think. 

J.  Gambold. 

547.  t.  22. 

God  of  my  life  on  thee  I  call, 
Afflicted  at  thy  feet  I  fall ;      (vail, 
"When  the  great  water-floods  pre- 
Leave  not  my  trembling  heart  to 
fail. 

2.  Friend  of  the  friendless  and  the 

faint,  (plaint? 

Where  should  I  lodge  my  deep  coin- 
Where  but  with  thee,  whose  open 

door 
Invites  the  helple«s  and  the  poor? 

3.  Did   ever   mourner   plead  with 

thee,  (plea? 

And   thou   refuse    that   mourner's 
Doth  not  the  word   still   fix'd  re- 
main, (vain  ? 
That  none   shall  seek  thy  face  in 

4.  That  were  a  grief  I  could  not 

bear,  (prayer ; 

Didst  thou  not  hear  and  answer 
But  a  prayer-hearing,  answering 
Supports  me  under  every  load.  (God, 

5.  Poor  tho'  I  am,  despis'd,  forgot, 
Yet  God,  my  God,  forgets  me  not; 
And  he  is  safe  and  muse  succeed, 
For  whom  the  Lord  vouchsafes  to 

Plead.  Cowper. 

548.*  t.  79. 

JESUS,  our  Guardian,  Guide,  and 

Friend, 
Now  thy  protecting  wings  extend, 
Thy  children  save  from  harm  ; 
Would  Satan  seek  us  to  devour, 
Against    his     malice,    craft,    and 

power, 
Defend  us  by  thy  outstretch'd  arm. 
P.  Gerhard. 


549.* 


t.  203. 


JESUS,  source  of  gladness, 
Comfort  in  all  sadness, 

Thou  canst  end  my  grief; 
While  for  thy  salvation 
I  with  expectation 

Wait,  I  find  relief:  (name 

Slaughter'd    Lamb,  —  thy    saving 
Yields  to  me  far  greater  pleasure, 

Than  all  worldly  treasure. 

2.  God  is  my  salvation, 
Joy,  and  consolation ; 

With  the  world  I've  done: 
To  pride's  vain  pretension 
I  pay  no  attention, 

Avarice  I  disown  ;  (cross, 

Perils,  loss,  —  shame,   death,    and 
SuTeiings  e'er  so  keen,  shall  never 

Me  from  Jesus  sever. 

3.  If  the  Lord  protect  me, 
Sin  cannot  affect  me, 

Nought  can  do  me  harm; 
Although  Satan  rageth, 
Christ  the  storm  assuageth 

By  his  mighty  arm : 
Would  the  foe — his  malice  show, 
Since  Christ   is   my  strength   and 

I  dread  not  his  power.      (tower, 

4.  Gloomy  thoughts  must  vanish, 
Jesus  doth  replenish 

Me  with  heavenly  peace ; 
Who  the  Saviour  loveth, 
By  experience  proveth, 

Grief  is  chang'd  to  bliss: 
Tho'  1  here — reproach  must  bear. 
Yet  he  turneth  all  my  sadness 

Into  joy  and  gladness. 

J.  Frank. 


550.* 


T.  22. 


JESUS,  my  All,  my  highest  good, 
Who  hast  rcdeem'd    me  with   thy 
blood, 


182 


PATIENCE,  AND  CONFIDENCE  IN  GOD. 


When  confidence  in  thee  I  place, 
My  soul  is  fill'd  with  joy  and  peace. 

2.  Where    should  I    turn,   or   how 

thee  leave  ? 
Jesus,  to  thee  my  mind  doth  cleave ; 
"With  thee    my  heart  hath  always 

found 
True  counsel,  comfort,  help  abound. 

3.  All  who  abide  in  faith  and  love, 
This    truth    in    their    experience 

prove,  (trust 

That   none  who   simply  put   their 
In  Jesus  Christ,  can  e'er  be  lost. 

4.  None    can   be    so    o'erwhelm'd 

with  grief, 
Put  they  in  Christ  may  find  relief; 
All  misery,  however  great, 
His  comforts  can  alleviate. 
6.  Jesus,  my  only  God  and  Lord, 
What  comfort  does  thy  name  afford ; 
No  friend  on  earth  can  ever  be 
For  faithfulness  compar'd  with  thee. 

6.  Were  health,  and  strength,  and 

friends  withdrawn, 
"Were  every  earthly  comfort  gone, 
If  I  have  thee,  I  have  ev'n  here 
What  me  eternally  can  cheer. 

7.  0  Lord,  preserve  me  sound  in 

faith, 
Thine  let  me  be  in  life  and  death; 
May  nothing   pluck  mo  .from  thy 

hand, 
Ltld  me  in  safety  to  the  end. 

M.  Moeller. 


551.* 


t.  G8. 


THANKS  for  ever  be, 

Jesus,  unto  thee, 
That  thy  strength  doth  us  enable 
To  adhere  to  thee,  tho'  feeble; 

That  thou  hear'st  our  prayers, 

Aud  regard'st  our  u 

J.  Neroder. 


652. 


t.  205. 


TO  the  hills  I  lift  mine  eyes, 
To  the  everlasting  hills: 
Thence  1  draw  divine  supplies, 
Thus  my  soul  new  vigor  fills: 
Faithful  is  his  promis'd  word; 
Help,  while  yet  I  ask,  is  giv'n; 
Giv'n  by  him,  the  sovereign  Lord, 
Who   hath   made    both  earth  and 
heaven. 

2.  Not  the  powers  of  earth  or  hell 
E'er  thy  Guardian  can  surprise: 
Careless  slumber  cannot  steal 
Over  his  all-seeing  eyes  ; 

He  is  Israel's  sure  defence, 
Israel  all  his  care  shall  prove, 
Kept  by  watchful  Providence, 
Borne  by  ever-waking  love. 

3.  Thee,  on  evil's  baleful  day, 
Scorching  sun  shall  never  smite ; 
Nor  the  moon  with  chilling  ray 
Ever  blast  thee  through  the  night: 
Safe  from  known  or  secret  foes, 
Free  from  sin  and  Satan's  thrall, 
When  the  flesh,  earth,  hell  0] 

God  shall  keep  thee  safe  from  all. 
C.  Wesley,  (ad.) 


553. 


t.  206. 


JESUS,  lover  of  my  soul, 

Let  me  to  thy  bosom  fly, 
While  the  raging  billows  roll, 

While  the  tempest  still  is  high: 
Hide  me,  0  my  Saviour,  hide, 

Till  the  storm  of  life  is  past ; 
Safe  into  the  haven  gu 

0  receive  my  soul  at  last 

2.  Other  refuge  have  I  none, 
Hangs  my  helpless  soul  on  thee; 

Leave,  0  leave  me  not  alone, 
Still  support  and  comfort  me: 

All  my  (rust  on  thee  is  Jtay'd, 
All  my  help  from  thee  I  bring f 


PRAISE  AND  THANKSGIVING. 


183 


Cover  my  defenceless  head 
With  the  shadow  of  thy  wing. 

8.  Thou,  0  Christ,  art  all  I  want, 

All  in  all  in  thee  I  find  ; 
Raise  the  fallen,  cheer  the  faint, 

Heal  the  sick,  and  lead  the  blind: 
Just  and  holy  is  thy  name, 

I  am  all  unrighteousness; 
Vile  and  full  of  sin  I  am, 

Thou  art  full  of  truth  and  grace. 


4.    Plenteous   grace  with   thee   is 
found, 

Grace  to  pardon  all  my  sin ; 
Let  the  healing  streams  abound, 

Make  and  keep  me  pure  within: 
Thou  of  life  the  Fountain  art, 

Freely  let  me  take  of  thee ; 
Spring  thou  up  within  my  heart, 

Rise  to  all  eternity. 

C.  Wesley. 


XXTX.    PRAISE  AND  THANKSGIVING. 


554.*    T.B.p.110. 

TE    DEUM    LAUDAMUS. 

LORD  God,  thy  praise  we  sing, 
To  thee  our  thanks  we  bring: 
Both  heaven  and  earth  do  worship 
Thou  Father  of  eternity  :       (thee, 
To  thee  all  angels  loudly  cry, 
The  heavens  and  all  the  powers  on 

high: 
Cherubs  and  seraphs  thee  proclaim, 
And  cry  thrice  holy  to  thy  name : 
Holy  is  our  Lord  God, 
Holy  is  our  Lord  God, 
Holy  is  our  Lord  God, 
The  Lord  of  Sabaoth. 

With  splendour  of  thy  glory  spread 
Are  heaven  and  earth  replenished : 
The  apostles'  glorious  company, 
The  prophets'  fellowship  praise 
The  noble  and  victorious  host  (thee: 
Of  martyrs   makes   of   thee   their 

boast : 
The  holy  church  in  every  place 
Throughout  the   earth,   exalts  thy 

praise. 

Thee,   Father,  God  on  heaven's 
Thy  only  and  beloved  Son,    (throne, 


The  Holy  Ghost,  the  Comforter, 
The  church  dothworship  and  revere. 

0  Christ,  thou  glorious  King,  we 
Thee  to  be  God's  eternal  Son:    (own 
Thou,  undertaking  in  our  room, 
Didst  not  abhor  the  Virgin's  womb: 
The   pains  of  death  o'ercome  by 

thee, 
Made  heaven  to  all  believers  free : 
At  God's  right  hand  thou  hast  thy 

seat, 
And  in  thy  Father's  glory  great: 
And  we  believe  the  day's  decreed, 
When  thou  shalt  judge  the  quick 

and  dead. 

Promote,  we  pray,  thy  servants' 
good,  (blood : 

Redeem'd  with  thy  most  precious 
Among  thy  saints  make  us  ascend 
To  glory  that  shall  never  end: 
Thy  people  with  salvation  crown, 
Bless  those,  0  Lord,  that  are  thine 
own:  (vanee 

Govern  thy  church,  and,  Lord,  au- 
For  ever  thine  inheritance. 

From  day  to  day,  0  Lord,  do  we 
Highly  exalt  and  honour  thee: 


184 


PRAISE  AND 


Thy  name  we  worship  and  adore 
World  without  end  for  evermore : 
Vouchsafe,    0   Lord,    we    humbly 

pray, 
To  keep  us  safe  from  sin  this  day : 
0  Lord  have  mercy  on  us  all ; 
Have  mercy  on  us  when  we  call : 
Thy  mercy,  Lord,  to  us  dispense, 
According  to  our  confidence  : 
Lord,  we  have  put  our  trust  in  thee, 
Confounded  let  us  never  be:  Amen. 
Ambrose. 

555.  t.  205. 

MEET  and  right  it  is  to  sing, 
At  all  times,  in  every  place, 
Glory  to  our  heavenly  King, 
To  the  God  of  truth  and  grace ; 
Join  we  then  with  sweet  accord, 
All  in  one  thanksgiving  join : 
Holy,  holy,  holy  Lord ! 
Never-ceasing  praise  be  thine. 

2.  Vying  with  the  heavenly  choir, 
Who  declare  thy  praise  above, 
Yve  on  eagle's  wings  aspire, 

On  the  wings  of  faith  and  love : 
Thee  they  sing,  with  glory  crown'd ; 
We  extol  the  slaughter'd  Lamb  : 
Lower  if  our  voices  sound, 
Still  our  subject  is  the  same. 

3.  Father,  God,  thy  love  we  praise, 
Love,  which  gave  thy  Son  to  die : 
Jesus,  full  of  truth  and  grace, 
Thee  alike  we  glorify : 

Spirit,  Comforter  divine, 
Praise  by  all  to  thee  be  giv'n, 
Till  we  in  full  chorus  join,     (heaven. 
"When    this    earth    is    ehanir'd   for 
C.  Wetlcy  (ad.) 


550.* 


t.  132. 


ALL  glory  to  the  sovereign  Good, 
And  Fathor  of  compassion, 


ie, 


To  God,  our  help  and  sure  abode, 
Whose  gracious  visitation 
Renews  his  blessings  every  day, 
And  takes  our  griefs  and  fears  away 
Give  to  our  God  the  glory. 

2.  The  heavenly  hosts  with   awe 

show  forth 
The  praise  of  their  Creator : 
All  creatures  both  in  heaven  and 
Whate'er  exists  in  nature,    (earth, 
Speak  their  divine  Original, 
Impress'd  most  wisely  on  them  all: 
Give  to  our  God  the  glory. 

3.  What  is  created  by  our  God 
Enjoys  his  preservation ; 

And  he  extends  o'er  all  abroad 
His  fatherly  compassion : 
Throughout  the  kingdomof  his  grace 
Prevail  his  truth  and  righteousness: 
Give  to  our  God  the  glory. 

4.  In  my  distress  I  rais'd  with  faith 
To  God  my  supplication; 

My  Saviour  rescu'd  me  from  death, 

And  gave  me  consolation  ; 

This  makes  me  with  both  heart  and 

voice 
Before  the  God  of  grace  rejoice: 
Give  to  our  God  the  glory. 

5.  The  Lord  hath  ever  to  his  flock 
Kept  without  separation ; 

Pie  doth  abide  our  shield  and  rock, 
Our  peace  and  our  salvation ; 
He  leads  us  with  a  mother's  care. 
Protects  from  danger,  guards  from 
Give  to  our  God  the  glory,     (fear: 

6.  As  long  as  I  have  breath  in  me 
I  will  sound  forth  his  praises : 
His  precious  saving  name  shall  be 
Exalted  in  all  places : 

My  heart, with  all  thy  strength  adore 
The  God  of  grace,  the  God  of  power, 
And  give  him  all  the  glory. 


THANKSGIVING. 


185 


7.  Ye  who  profess  his  sacred  came, 
Give  to  our  God  the  glory : 

Ye  who  his  power  know  and  pro- 
Give  to  our  God  the  glory ;    (claim, 
Rejoice  from  all  vain  idols  freed, 
The  Lord  is  God,  is  God  indeed: 
Give  to  our  God  the  glory. 

8.  Now  then  before  his  face  appear, 
With  praises  and  thanksgiving ; 
"With  awe  his  holy  name  revere, 
And  join  with  all  the  living, 

To    extol    the   wonders    he    hath 
wrought,  (thought: 

His     mighty     deeds,     surpassing 
Give  to  our  God  the  glory. 

J.  J.  Schuetz. 


557* 


t.  14. 


I  'LL  praise  thee  with  my  heart  and 
0  Lord,  my  soul's  delight,  (tongue, 
Declaring  to  the  world  in  song 
Thy  glory,  praise,  and  might. 

2.  Thou  art  the  eternal  source  of 
The  source  of  lasting  bliss  ;  (grace, 
From  thee  unto  the  human  race 
Flows  all  true  happiness. 

3.  What  are  we  ?  what  do  we  pos- 
While  here  on  earth  below,  (sess, 
"Which  thy  great  love  and  tender- 
Do  not  on  us  bestow?  (ness 

4.  Who  spread  the  lofty  firmament 
And  starry  skies  around  ?  (scend 
V,  ho  makes  the  dew  and  rain  de- 
To  fructify  the  ground  ? — 

5.  Who  doth  preserve  our  life  and 
Our  ease  and  safe  abode  ?  (health, 
Who  doth  secure  our  peace  and 
Our  ever-gracious  God.      (wealth? 

6.  On  thee,  almighty  Lord  of  hosts, 
Depend  our  life  and  all ;  (coasts, 
Thou  keepest  watch  around  our 
Protecting  great  and  small. 


7.  Thy  chastisements  are  nought 

but  love : 
When  we  our  sins  confess, 
We  thy  forgiveness  richly  prove; 
'Tis  thy  delight  to  bless. 

8.  Thou    count'st    thy    children's 

sighs  and  tears, 
When  they  before  thee  mourn ; 
No  tear  too  mean  to  thee  appears 
To  put  into  thy  urn. 

9.  Thou,  when  we  sink  oppress'd 
Dost  us  with  pity  view,   (with  grief, 
Administering  thy  kind  relief, 
And  lasting  comfort  too. 

10.  Why   need   we  mourn,    as   in 
despair, 

And  grieve  both  day  and  night  ? 
On  him  we  '11  cast  our  every  care, 
Who  gave  us  life  and  light. 

11.  Has  he  not  tended  us  and  fed, 
Ev'n  from  our  earliest  days ; 

Our  souls  with  loving-kindness  led 
Through  many  dangerous  ways  ? 

12.  God  never  yet  mistakes  hath 
In  his  vast  government :  (made 
No,  what  he  doth  permit  or  aid 

Is  bless'd  in  the  event. 

13.  Then  murmur  not,  but  be  re- 
To  his  most  holy  will ;  (sign'd 
Peace,  rest,  and  comfort  thou  wilt 
My  soul,  in  being  still.  (find, 

P.  Gerhard. 


558.* 


t.  195. 


GOD  reveals  his  presence  ; 
Let  us  now  adore  him, 
And  with  awe  appear  before  him : 
God  is  in  his  temple, 
All  in  us  keep  silence, 
And  before  him  bow  with  rever- 
ence: 
i  Him  alone — God  we  own  ; 


286 


PRAISE  AND 


He's  our  Lord  and  Saviour: 
Praise  his  name  for  ever. 

2.  God  reveals  his  presence, 
Whom  the  angelic  legions 
Serve  with  awe  in  heavenly. re- 
Holy,  holy,  holy,  (gions : 

Sing  the  hosts  of  heaven; 

Praise  to  God  be  ever  given: 
Condescend — to  attend 

Graciously,  0  Jesus, 
To  our  songs  and  praises. 

3.  0  majestic  Being, 
Were  but  soul  and  body 

Thee  to  serve  at  all  times  ready: 
Might  we,  like  the  angels 

Who  behold  thy  glory,        (thee, 

W7ith     abasement     sink     before 
And  thro'  grace — be  always, 

In  our  whole  demeanour, 
To  thy  praise  and  honour. 

4.  Grant  us  resignation, 
Hearts  before  thee  bowed, 
With  thy  peace  divine  endowed : 

As  a  tender  flower 

Opens  and  inclineth       (shineth  ; 

To     the     cheering     sun    which 
So  may  we — be  from  thee 

Rays  of  grace  deriving, 
And  thereby  be  thriving. 

6.  Lord,  come  dwell  within  us, 

While  on  earth  we  tarry ; 

Make  us  thy  blest  sanctuary: 
O  vouchsafe  thy  presence, 

Draw  unto  us  nearer, 

And  reveal  thyself  still  clearer : 
Vs  direct — and  protect; 

Thus  we  in  all  places 
Shall  show  forth  thy  praises. 

Terstegen. 


559.* 


t.  341. 


THOU,  Jesus,  art  our  King; 
Thy  ceaseless  praise  we  sing: 


Praise  shall  our  glad  tongues  em- 
ploy, 

Praise  o'erflow  the  grateful  soul, 
While  we  vital  breath  enjoy, 

While  eternal  ages  roll. 

2.  Thou  art  the  eternal  Light, 
That  shines  in  deepest  night: 

WTondering  gaz'd  the  angelic  train, 
While  thou  bow'dst  the  heavens 
beneath, 

God  with  God  wast  man  with  man, 
Man  to  save  from  endless  death. 

3.  Thou  for  our  griefs  didst  mourn, 
Thou  hast  our  sickness  borne: 

All  our  sins  on  thee  were  laid ; 

Thou  with  unexampled  grace 
All  the  mighty  debt  hast  paid, 

Due  from  Adam's  helpless  race. 

4.  Thou  hast  o'erthrown  the  foe, 
God's  kingdom  fix'd  below: 

Conqueror  of  all  adverse  power, 
Thou  heaven's  gates  hast  open'd 
wide; 

Thou  thine  own  dost  lead  secure, 
And  to  life  eternal  guide. 

5.  Above  the  starry  sky 

Thou  reign'st,  enthron'd  on  high ; 
Prostrate  at  thy  feet  we  fall : 

Power  supreme  to  thee  is  giv'n, 
As  the  righteous  Judge  of  ali, 

Sons  of  earth  and  hosts  of  heaven 

6.  The  seraphim  in  light 

To  sound  thy  praise  unite  ; 
All  their  choirs  thy  glories  sing: 

Who  shall  dare  with  thee  to  vie, 
Mighty  Lord,  eternal  King, 

Sovereign  both  of  earth  and  sky  ? 

7.  The  venerable  train, 
Patriarchs,  first-born  of  men, 

And  the  Apostles  of  the  Lamb, 
By  whose  strength  they  faithful 
prov'd, 


THANKSGIVING. 


187 


Join  to  extol  his  sacred  name 
Whom    in   life   and   death  they 
lov'd. 

8.  The  church,  thro'  all  her  bounds, 
With  thy  high  praise  resounds: 

The  confessors  fearless  here 

Boldly  praise  their  heavenly  King: 
Children's  feebler  voices  there 
To  thy  name  hosannas  sing. 

9.  'Midst  danger's  blackest  frown 
Thee  hobts  of  martyrs  own : 

Pain  and  shame  alike  they  dare, 
Firmly  trusting  in  their  God ; 

Glorying  thy  cross  to  bear,   (blood. 
Sealing    thus    their   faith   with 

10.  Arise,  exert  thy  power, 
Thou  glorious  Conqueror: 

Help  us  to  obtain  the  prize, 
Help  us  well  to  close  our  race ; 

That  with  thee  above  the  skies 
Endless  joys  we  may  possess. 

J.  Angelus. 


5G0. 


t.  79. 


JESUS,  the  whole  creation's  Head, 
Lord  of  the  living  and  the  dead, 

Endless  thy  glories  shine : 

Thy  blood-bought  church  in  mercy 

own ;  (throne, 

The  church  assembled  round  thy 

Or  pilgrims  here ;  we  all  are  thine. 

2.  Pilgrims  on  earth,  we  here  may 

rest,  (nest, 

The   sparrow  here   hath   found   a 

Thine  altars,  0  Lord  God : 
For  all  thy  blessings  and  thy  care, 
Our  gratitude  in  praise  and  prayer 
Shall  still  ascend  to  thine  abode. 

3.  Ye  spirits  of  the  just  above, 
With  Christ  now  perfected  in  love, 

Once  our  companions  here  ; 
In  higher  strains  join  us  to  sing 


Blessing  and  honour  to  our  King, 
Till  he  in  glory  shall  appear. 

4.  Hail,  Lamb  once  slain,  thy  pre 

cious  blood  (God, 

Hath  brought  us   sinners  nigh  to 

Worthy  art  thou  alone  : 
Accept,  0  Lord,  Ancient  of  days, 
Thy  universal  church's  praise, 
Here    and    around    thy    glorious 
throne. 


561* 


t.  101. 


THANKSGIVING,   honor,   praise, 

and  might  (der'd, 

Unto  the  Lamb  of  God  be  ren- 

Who  brought  us  to  his  kingdom's 

light,  (kindred ; 

From  every  nation,  tongue,  and 

Before  the  world  was  form'd  we 

were  ordain'd      (hath  no  end. 

By  him  to  happiness  and  life  which 

2.  To  him  who  ever  doth  abide, 
Be  ceaseless  songs  of  praise  re- 
peated (bride, 

By  the  whole  Church,  his  chosen 
Here    or  in   heavenly  mansious 

seated,  (name, 

The  angelic  hosts  exalt  his  saving 
And  we  with  all  created  beings  do 

the  same. 

3.  By  all   the   saints   around  his 

throne,  (heaven, 

And    all    the   angelic    choirs   in 

With  shouts  of  glory,  to  God's  Son, 

Our  King  and  Shepherd,  praise 

be  given  :  (rehearse  ; 

They  join  with  us  his  goodness  to 

His     glorious     name     be     prais'd 

throughout  the  universe. 

J.  Neander. 

562*  t.  146 

NOWdet  us  praise  the  Lord 
With  body,  soul,  and  spirit, 


188 


PRAISE  AND 


Who  doth  such  wondrous  things 
Beyond  our  sense  and  merit ; 

"Who  from  our  mother's  womb 
And  earliest  infancy, 

Hath  done  great  things  for  us; 
Praise  him  eternally. 

2.  0  gracious  God,  bestow 

On  us,  while  here  remaining, 
An  ever-cheerful  mind ; 

Thy  peace  be  ever  reigning: 
Preserve  us  in  true  faith 

And  Christian  holiness ; 
That  when  we  go  from  hence 

We  may  behold  thy  face. 

M.  Kinkhart. 


563/* 


T.9. 


TILL  permitted  hence  to  go, 

To  behold  my  Saviour, 
Whom  ev'n  here  by  faith  to  know, 

I  enjoy  the  favour:  — 

2.  Till  to  heaven  I  go  in  peace, 
Where  no  sin  assaileth, 

Sorrows,sighs,and  tears  must  cease, 
Love  alone  prevaileth  : — 

3.  Till  the  day  when  I  shall  tread 
Those  celestial  mountains, 

Where  the  Lamb  himself  will  lead 
Me  to  living  fountains  : — 

4.  Till  that  time  mine  eyes  I'll  raise 
Unto  him  in  spirit, 

And  my  feeble  tongue  shall  praise 
My  Redeemer's  merit. 

564.  t.  90. 

THE  Lamb  was  slain !  let  us  adore, 
With  grateful  hearts  his  mercy  own ; 
May  all  within  us  evermore 
In  silence  at  his  feet  full  down ; 
Serve  without  dread,  with  reverence 

love 
The  Lord,  whose  boundless  grace 

we  prove. 


2.  The  Lamb  was  slain!  both  day 

and  night 
The  angelic  choirs  his  praises  sing; 
To  him,  enthron'd  above  all  height, 
Heaven's  hosts  their  noblest  an- 
thems bring ;  (song, 
While  here  poor  sinners  join  the 
And  praise  him  with  a  stammering 
tongue. 

3.  Gladly  our  own  poor  works  we 

leave,  (fame, 

For  him  despise  wealth,  pleasure, 
To  him  our  souls  and  bodies  give, 
His  death  doth  our  affections  claim  : 
Henceforth  we  own  him  as  our  Lord, 
His  name  be  by  us  all  ador'd. 

4.  Thro'  him  alone  we  live,  for  he 
Hath  drowned  our  transgressions  all 
In  love's  unfathomable  sea  : 

Fall  prostrate,  lost  in  wonder  fall, 
Ye  sinners,  for  the  Lamb  was  slain; 
He  died  that  we  might  life  regain. 

5.  As  ground,  when  parch'd  with 

summer's  heat,  (er, 

Gladly  drinks  in  the  welcome  show- 
So  may  we,  listening  at  his  feet, 
Receive  his  word  and  feel  his  power : 
May  nothing  in  our  hearts  remain, 
But  this  great  truth,  "  The  Lamb 

was  slain."  J.Wesley 

565.  t.  159. 

ADORED  be  the  Lamb  of  God, 

That  he  upon  the  cross 

To  God,  by  his  most  precious  blood, 

Hath  reconciled  us:  • 

All  praise  be  given  to  him,  that  we 

Were  born  the  day  of  grace  to  see, 

When  he  his  love  to  us  reveal'd, 

And  thus  our  pardon  scal'd. 

2.  To  be  his  priests  and  witnesses 
Is  now  our  happy  lot. 


THANKSGIVING. 


189 


To  sing  in  songs  of  endless  praise 
To  Jesus  who  us  bought : 
"We  now  like  Mary  wish  to  sit 
In  spirit  listening  at  his  feet. 
Waiting  with  lamps  prepar'd  and 

dress'd 
For  the  Lamb's  marriage- feast, 

3.  Meanwhile  his  promises  we  trust, 

And  join  our  grateful  lays 

In  concert  with  the  ransom'd  host, 

To  sing  redeeming  grace  : 

While  they  who  round  his  throne 

appear, 
The  wonders  of  his  love  declare, 
And  sing,  "The  Lamb  for  us  was 
Our  hearts  reply,  Amen,     (slain;" 
J.  Cennick. 


566. 


t.  132. 


SING  praises  unto  God  on  high, 
To  him  who  uti  created; 

Sing  praises  to  the  Lord,  so  nigh 
To  sinful  man  related : 

Rejoicing  Hallelujah  sing, 

Jehovah  Jesus  is  our  King, 
And  gracious  Mediator. 

2.  He  calls  us  brethren,  not  asham'd 
To  bear  our  human  nature  ; 

Yea,  heirs  of  life  we  now  are  nam'd, 
Joint-heirs  with  our  Creator : 

He  ever  lives  our  cause  to  plead. 

Grants  help  in  every  time  of  need  ; 
Praise  to  his  name  for  ever. 

C  J.  La  Trobe. 


567. 


t.  39. 


YE  servants  of  God,  your  great 
Master  proclaim, 

And  publish  abroad  his  most  ex- 
cellent name :  (extol, 

The  name  ail  victorious  of  Jesus 

His  kingdom  is  glorious,  he  rules 
over  all. 


2.  God  ruleth  in  heaven,  almighty 

to  save,  (we  have  : 

And  yet  he  is  with  us,  his  presence 
The    great    congregation   his    tri- 
umphs shall  sing,  (King. 
Ascribing   salvation   to  Jesus   our 

3.  Salvation  be  brought  unto  God 

on  the  throne,  (the  Son  ; 

Let  all  sing  rejoicing,  and  honour 
The  praises  of  Jesus   the    angels 

proclaim,  (ship  the  Lamb. 
Fall  down  on  their  faces  and  wor- 

4.  Then  let  us  adore  him  and  give 

him  his  right,  (and  might, 
All  glory,  and  power,  and  wisdom, 
And   honour,    and   blessing,    with 

angels  above,  (finite  love. 

And  thanks  never  ceasing  for  in- 

Countess  Huntingdon's  II. 


568. 


T.  11. 


BRETHREN,  let  us  join  to  bless 
Jesus  Christ,  our  joy  and  peace  ; 
Let  our  praise  to  him  be  giv'n, 
Who  is  Lord  of  earth  and  heaven. 

2.  Jesus,  lo,  to  thee  we  bow, 
Thou  art  Lord,  and  only  Thou : 
Thou,  the  woman's  promis'd  Seed, 
Glory  of  thy  church,  and  Head. 

3.  Thee  the  angels  ceaseless  sing, 
Thee  we  praise, our  Priest  and  Kin;:; 
Worthy  is  thy  name  of  praise, 
Full  of  glory,  full  of  grace. 

4.  We  thy  little  flock  adore 
Thee  our  Lord  for  evermore : 
Show  us  evermore  thy  love. 
Till  we  join  the  choir?  above. 

Countess  Huntingdon's  H. 


560. 


T.  22. 


BLESS,  0  my  soul,  the   God   of 

grace ; 
His  favours  claim  thyhighest  praise: 


190 


PRAISE  AND 


How    can    the   wonders    he    hath 

wrought 
Be  lost  in  silence,  and  forgot  ? 

2.  T  is  he,  my  soul,  that  sent  his 

Son  (done : 

To  die  for  crimes  which  thou  hast 
He  owns  the  ransom,  and  forgives 
The  hourly  follies  of  our  lives. 

3.  Our  youth  decay'd  his  power  re- 

pairs, (years: 

His    mercy   crowns    our    growing 
He  satisfies  our  souls  with  good, 
And  filleth  us  with  heavenly  food. 

4.  Let  the  whole  earth  his  power 

confess, 
Let  all  mankind  adore  his  grace ; 
Let  us  with  all  our  powers  sing 
rraisetoourSaviour,God,andKing. 


570. 


Watts. 


T.  14. 


COME  let  us  join  our  cheerful  songs 
With  angels  round  the  throne : 

Ten  thousand  thousands  are  their 
tongues, 
But  all  their  joys  are  one. 

2.  "Worthy  the  Lamb  that  died," 

they  cry. 
"To  be  exalted  thus;" 
"Worthy  the   Lamb,"  our  hearts 

reply, 
"  For  he  was  slain  for  us." 

3.  Jesus  is  worthy  to  receive 
Honour  and  power  divine; 

And   blessings  more  than  we  can 
give, 
Be,  Lord,  for  ever  thine. 

4.  The  whole  creation  join  in  one, 
To  bless  the  sacred  name 

Of  him  that  sits  upon  the  throne, 
And  to  adore  the  Lamb. 

Watts. 


571. 


T.  22. 


WE  bless  the  Lord,  whose  tendeT 
love  (above, 

Caus'd  him  to  leave  his  throne 
To  dwell  with  sinful  worms  below, 
And  save  them  from  eternal  woe. 

2.  On  fallen  men  he  cast  his  eye, 
In  depths  of  misery  saw  them  lie ; 
Pitied  their  state,  resolv'd  to  come 
And  suffer  freely  in  their  room. 

3.  A  mortal  body  he  assum'd, 
Groan'd,  bled,  and  died,  and  wag 

entomb'd : 
At  length  the  work  thus  finished, 
He  rose  triumphant  from  the  dead 

4.  To   heaven's  bright  realms  he 

took  his  flight, 
Beyond  the  reach  of  mortal  sight  : 
There  pleads  with  God  for  ransom'd 

men, 
Thence  will  in  glory  come  again* 

5.  To  Jesus,  our  exalted  Head, 
Immortal  honours  now  be  paid ; 
The  glory  of  his  saving  name 
Our  tongues   shall   evermore  pro- 
claim. 


572. 


t.  14. 


0  FOR  a  thousand  tongues  to  sing 
My  dear  Redeemer's  praise; 

The  glories  of  my  God  and  King, 
The  triumphs  of  his  grace. 

2.  Jesus,  the  name  that  charms  oui 

fears, 
That  bids  our  sorrows  cease: 
'T  is  music  in  the  sinner's  cars, 
'Tis  life,  and  health,  and  peace. 

3.  His  grace  subdues  the  power  of 
He  sets  the  prisoner  free;    (sin, 

His    blood    can   make    the    foulest 
His  blood  avail'd  for  me.  (clean, 


THANKSGIVING. 


101 


4.  He  speaks,  and  list'ning  to  his 
?sew  life  the  dead  receive:  (voice 

The  mournful,  broken  hearts  re- 
The  humble  poor  believe,  (joice, 

6.  Hear  him,  ye  deaf;  his  praise, 
ye  dumb, 

Your  loosen'd  tongues  employ  ; 
Ye  blind,  behold  your  Saviour  come ; 

And  leap,  ye  lame,  for  joy. 

6.  Look  unto  him,  ye  nations,  own 
Your  God,  ye  fallen  race : 

Look  and    be  sav'd   through  faith 

Be  justified  by  grace.        (alone, 

C.  Wesley. 


G.  But  tears  of  joy  must  ever  flow 
For  Jesus'  wondrous  love; 

And  when  I  leave  this  world  below, 
I'll  sing  his  praise  above. 


573. 


T.  14. 


NOT  all  the  angels  of  the  sky, 
Nor  happy  saints  above, 

Have  greater  cause  to  praise  than  I 
The  Saviour's  dying  love. 

2.  Had  I  an  angel's  heavenly  tongue 
Or  seraph's  melody,  (hung 

My  theme  should  be  his  praise,  who 
Upon  the  cross  for  me. 

3.  For  thee  he  hangs,  my  soul,  re- 

joice; 
For  thee,  my  soul,  expires : 
Then  sing  his  love  with  thankful 
voice, 
Sing  what  his  love  inspires. 

4.  Till  fleeting  time  shall  have  an 

end, 
And  years  shall  cease  to  roll, 
Due  praise  shall  from  his  church 

ascend, 
And  spread  from  pole  to  pole. 

5.  How  sweet  the  precious  gospel 

sounds 
In  the  believer's  ear; 
This    balsam  heals  his    cankering 
wounds, 
And  dries  each  anxious  tear. 


574. 


T.  595. 


AWAKE,  and  sing  the  song 
Of  Moses  and  the  Lamb : 

Wake  every  heart  and  every  tongue, 
To  praise  the  Saviour's  name. 

2.  Sing  of  his  dying  love, 
Sing  of  his  rising  power; 

Sing  how  he  intercedes  above 
For  us  whose  sins  he  bore. 

3.  Ye  pilgrims  on  the  road 
To  Zion's  city,  sing: 

Rejoice  ye  in  the  Lamb  of  God, 
In  Christ,  the  eternal  King. 

4.  Soon  shall  we  hear  him  say, 
"Ye  blessed  children,  come;" 

Soon  will  he  call  us  hence  away 
To  our  eternal  home. 

5.  There  shall  ourraptur'd  tongues 
His  endless  praise  proclaim, 

And  sweeter  voices  tune  the  song 
Of  Moses  and  the  Lamb. 

Countess  Huntingdon's  H. 


575. 


t.  595 


TO  GOD  the  only  wise, 
Our  Saviour  and  our  King, 

Let  all  the  saints  below  the  skies 
Their  humble  praises  bring. 

2.  'T  is  his  almighty  love, 
His  counsel  and  his  care, 

Preserve   us    safe    from    sin   and 
death, 
And  every  hurtful  snare. 

3.  He  will  present  our  souls, 
Unblemish'd  and  complete, 

Before  the  glory  of  his  face, 
With  joys  divinely  great. 


192 


PRAISE  AND 


4.  The  Saviour's  ransom'd  race 

Shall  meet  around  the  throne, 
Extol  him  for  his  saving  grace, 

And  make  his  wonders  known. 
6    To  our  Redeemer-God, 

Wisdom  and  power  belong ; 
Immortal  crowns  of  majesty, 

And  heaven's  eternal  song. 

Watts. 

576.  t.  90. 

WITH  thanks  before  the  Lord  ap- 
pear, 
Adore  his  precious,  saving  name  ; 
His  patience,  faithfulness,  and  care, 
Our  humble,  grateful  praises  claim ; 
His  goodness  none  can  comprehend, 
His  tender  mercies  know  no  end. 
2.  Worthy  the  Lamb,    that   every 
breath  (peat : 

His  lauds  in  ceaseless  strains  re- 
Worthy  the  Lamb,  that  for  his  death 
Each  pulse   should  to  his   honour 

beat; 
That  to  his  throne  the  sacrifice 
Of  prayer  and  praise  like  incense 
rise. 


577. 


t.  14. 


FOR  mercies,  countless  as  the 
Which  daily  I  receive  (sands, 

From  Jesus  my  Redeemer's  hands, 
My  soul,  what  canst  thou  give  ? 

2.  Alas !  from  such  a  heart  as 
What  can  I  bring  him  forth?  (mine, 
My  best  is  stain'd  and  dyed  with 
My  all  is  nothing  worth.  (sin, 

3.  Yet    this   acknowledgment   I  '11 
For  all  he  hath  bestow'd,      (make, 
Salvation's  sacred  cup  I'll  take, 
And  call  upon  my  God. 

4.  The  best  return  for  one  like  me, 
So  wretched  and  so  poor, 


Is  from  his  gifts  to  draw  a  plea, 
And  ask  him  still  for  more. 

J.  Newton 


578. 


* 


t.  166 


THANKS  be  to  thee,  0  Lamb  of 

God, 
For  thy  unfathomable  grace  : 
How  many  benefits  bestow'd 
Forgotten  and  unnoticed  pass : 
When  I  thy  love  astonish'd  see, 
What   lengths,    breadths,  heights, 

and  depths  appear : 
Eternity,  immensity, 
These,  these  its  only  limits  are. 

579.  t.  83 

NOW  with  joyful  songs  appear, 
Hail  with  humble  adoration 
Christ  the  Lord,  for  ever  near 
To  his  ransom'd  congregation : 
With  the  poor  he  deigns  to  dwell; 
God  with  us,  Immanuel. 

J.  Swertnet 


580* 


t.  121. 


IN  joyful  hymns  of  praise. 
Like  one  man,  sweetly  raise 
Voices  all  united  ; 
With  our  liturgic  lays 
Our  Saviour  is  delighted  : 
He  '11  with  gracious  ear 
Our  thanksgivings  hear, 
And  we  feel  him  near.  Z. 


581.* 


t.  155 


THOU,  our   Light,    our   Leading- 

Who  hast  kindly  us  directed  (star, 

And  protected ; 

When  thy  mercies,  daily  new, 

We  review, 

In  the  dust  we  fall  before  thee, 

Lost  in  wonder,  we  adore  thee ; 

None  can  give  thee  praises  due. 

Tribbechow. 


THANKSGIVING. 


193 


582. 


t.  590. 


0  GOD,  at  thy  command  we  rise 

Thy  glorious  name  to  bless ; 
Thee,  the  great  Lord  of  earth  and 

We  thankfully  confess  ;      (skies, 
Our  joy  is  now  to  sing  of  thee, 

To  triumph  in  thy  love, 
And   this   (transporting  thought!) 
shall  be 

Our  endless  work  above. 


583. 


t.  167. 


WORSHIP,     honour,    power,    and 
blessing, 

Christ  is  worthy  to  receive ; 
Loudest  praises  without  ceasing 

Meet  it  is  for  us  to  give : 
Help,  ye  bright,  angelic  spirits, 

Bring  your  sweetest,  noblest  lays, 
Help  to  sing  our  Saviour's  merits, 

Help  to  chant  Immanuel's  praise. 


584* 


t.  114. 


THE  Lamb  of  God  unspotted,  pure, 

and  holy,  (God, 

Who  reconcil'd  us  by  his  death  to 
And  from  our  sins  hath  wash'd  us 

in  his  blood,  (lowly 

la  worthy,  that  before  his  footstool 
All  knees   should  bow,  and  every 

tongue  confess, 
Him     Lord     alone,    to     God    the 

Father's  praise.  Gregor. 


585.* 


t.39. 


0  THAT  we  with  gladness  of  spirit 
for  ever 

Adcred  and  praised  our  crucified 
Saviour; 

0  might  each  pulsation  thanksgiv- 
ing express, 

And  each  breath  we  draw  be    an 
anthem  of  praise 
13 


2.  The  Lamb  who  by  blood  our  sal- 
vation obtained, 

Took  on  him  our  curse,  and  death 
freely  sustained, 

Is  worthy  of  praises,  let  with  one 
accord 

All  people  say,  Amen,  0  praise  ye 

the  Lord.  Gregor. 


586. 


t.  249. 


IN  humble,  grateful  lays, 

The  Lord  :  || :  of  hosts  we  praise, 

His  saving  name  confess; 

Yea,  fill'd  with  holy  awe,  revere 

The  Father,  Son,  and  Comforter: 

Amen,  Hallelujah, 

Hallelujah, 

Amen,  Hallelujah. 

2.  Praise  to  the  slaughter'd  Lamb: 
His  love  :  || :  we  will  proclaim, 
Who  died  us  to  redeem  ; 
0  might  each  pulse  thanksgiving 

beat, 
And  every  breath  his  praise  repeat: 
From  angels  and  from  men, 
To  the  Lamb  slain 
All  honour  doth  pertain. 


587. 


t.  230. 


PRAISES,  thanks,  and  adoration 
Be  given  to  God  without  cessation, 
To  Jesus  Christ,  our  gracious  Lord: 
For  his  mercy,  love,  and  favour 
To  us,  his  flock,  endure  for  ever; 
Bless,  bless  his  name  with  one  ac- 
cord ; 
To  God,  the  Father,  Son, 
And  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 
Hallelujah  : 
In  highest  strain 
Praise  the  Lamb  slain  ; 
Let  heaven  and  earth  reply.  Amen. 
J.  Swertner. 


194 


XXX.  PRAYER  AND  SUPPLICATION. 


588. 


t.  582. 


BEHOLD  the  throne  of  grace, 
The  promise  calls  me  near, 

There  Jesus  shows  his  cheering  face, 
And  waits  to  answer  prayer. 

2.  That  rich,  atoning  blood, 
Which  sprinkled  round  I  see, 

Provides  for  those  who  come  to  God 
An  all-prevailing  plea. 

3.  My  soul,  ask  what  thou  wilt, 
Thou  canst  not  be  too  bold ; 

Since  his  own  blood  for  thee  was 
spilt, 
What  else  can  he  withhold  ? 

4.  Beyond  thy  utmost  wants 
His  love  and  power  can  bless ; 

To  praying  souls  he  always  grants 
More  than  they  can  express. 

5.  Since  'tis  the  Lord's  command, 
My  mouth  I  open  wide : 

Lord,    open   thou    thy   bounteous 
That  I  may  be  supplied,    (hand, 

6.  My  soul,  believe  and  pray, 
Without  a  doubt  believe : 

Whate'er  we  ask  in  God's  own  way, 
We  surely  shall  receive. 

7.  Here  stands  the  promise  fair, 
For  God  cannot  repent, 

To  fervent,  persevering  prayer, 
He'll  every  blessing  grant. 

J.  Newton. 


589. 


T.  11- 


COME,  my  soul,  thy  suit  prepare, 
Jesus  loves  to  answer  prayer; 
He  himself  hath  bid  thee  pray, 
And  sends  none  unheard  away. 
2.   Thou  art  coming  to  a  King, 
Large  petitions  with  thee  bring: 


For  his  grace  and  power  are  such, 
None  can  ever  ask  too  much. 
3.  Lord,  I  will  not  let  thee  go, 
Till  the  blessing  thou  bestow : 
Oh,  do  not  my  suit  disdain ; 
None  shall  seek  thy  face  in  vain. 

J.  Newton. 


590. 


t.  22. 


AND  dost  thou  say,    "Ask  what 
thou  wilt?"  (hour; 

Lord,    I    would   seize   the   golden 
I  pray  to  be  releas'd  from  guilt, 
And  freed   from  sin,  and   Satan's 
power. 

2.  More  of  thy  presence,  Lord,  im- 

part, 
More  of  thine  image  let  me  bear ; 
Erect  thy  throne  within  my  heart, 
And  reign  without  a  rival  there. 

3.  Give  me  to  read  my  pardon  seal'd, 
And   from   thy  joy   to   draw    my 

strength ; 
To   have   thy   boundless  love  re- 

veal'd,  (length. 

In  all  its  height,  and  breadth,  and 

4.  Grant  these  requests,  I  ask  no 

more, 
But  to  thy  care  the  rest  resign, 
Living  or  dying,  rich  or  poor, 
All  shall  be  well,  if  thou  art  mine. 
J.  Newton. 

591.  t.  14. 

FATHER,  whate'er  of  earthly  bliss 
Thy  sovereign  will  denies. 

Accepted  at  thy  throne,  let  this 
Sincere  petition  rise. 

2.   Give  me  a  calm   and  thankful 
From  every  murmur  free;  (heart, 


PRAYER  AND  SUPPLICATION. 


195 


The  blessings  of  thy  grace  impart, 

And  let  me  live  to  thee. 
3.  Let  the  sweet  hope  that  thou  art 
My  life  and  death  attend;  (mine, 
Thy  presence   through  my  journey 
shine, 
And  crown  my  journey's  end. 

Mrs.  Steele. 


592. 


t.  14. 


LORD,  teach  us  how  to  pray  aright, 
With  reverence  and  with  fear: 

Though  dust  and  ashes  in  thy  sight, 
We  may,  we  must  draw  near. 

2.  We   perish    if    we    cease   from 

prayer ; 
0  grant  us  power  to  pray ! 
And  when  to  meet  thee  we  prepare, 
Lord,  meet  us  by  the  way. 

3.  Burden'd  with  guilt,  convinc'd 

of  sin, 
In  weakness,  want,  and  woe, 
Fightings  without,  and  fears  within, 
Lord,  whither  shall  we  go  ? 

4.  God  of  all   grace,  we  come  to 

thee, 
WTith  broken,  contrite  hearts  ; 
Give  what  thine  eye  delights  to  see, 
Truth  in  the  inward  parts  : — 

6.  Give  deep  humility; — the  sense 

Of  godly  sorrow  give  ; 
A  strong,  desiring  confidence, 

To  hear  thy  voice  and  live  : — 

6.  Faith  in  the  only  sacrifice 
That  can  for  sin  atone ; 

To  cast  our  hopes,  to  fix  our  eyes, 
On  Christ,  on  Christ  alone  : — 

7.  Patience,   to  watch,   and   wait, 

and  weep, 
Though  mercy  long  delay; 
Courage,  our  fainting  souls  to  keep, 
And  trust  thee  though  thou  slay: 


8.  Give  these, — and  then  thy  wilt 
be  done ; 
Thus strengthen'd  with  all  might, 
We,  by  thy  Spirit  and  thy  Son, 
Shall  pray,  and  pray  aright. 

J.  Montgomery. 


593. 


t.  595 


0  THOU  who  nearest  prayer, 
The  God  of  power  and  might; 

To  seek  thy  face  be  all  our  care, 
And  our  supreme  delight. 

2.  0  God  of  grace  and  love, 
Regard  us  from  th}T  throne ; 

Send  down  to  us  the  heavenly  Dove, 
And  seal  us  as  thine  own. 

3.  We  have  no  other  trust, 
But  thy  dear  sacrifice  ; 

Our  hope,  thou  holy  One  and  just, 
Thou  never  wilt  despise. 

4.  Sinful,  we  plead  thy  blood, 
Weak,  we  implore  thy  power; 

Saviour,  remember  us  for  good 
In  danger's  trying  hour. 

5.  Come  with  thy  saving  strength, 
W7ith  healing  virtue  come ; 

And  let  thy  guiding  hand  at  length 
Conduct  us  safely  home. 

6.  Till,  sav'd  from  all  annoy 
Of  earthly  fear  and  strife, 

We  enter  into  endless  joy, 
And  everlasting  life. 

R  .  i:  Jwards.  (ad.) 


594. 


t.  11. 


HEAVENLY  Father,  to  whose  eye 
Future  things  unfolded  lie, 
Through  the  desert  where  I  stray, 
Let  thy  counsel  guide  my  way. 
2.   Lead  me  not,  for  flesh  is  frail, 
Where  fierce  trials  would  assail ; 
Leave  me  not.  in  darken'd  hour, 
To  withstand  the  tempter's  power. 


196 


PRAYER  AND 


3.  Save  me  from  his  treacherous 

wiles, 
Arm  me  against  pleasure's  smiles, 
Give  me,  for  my  spirit's  health, 
Neither  poverty  nor  wealth. 

4.  Help  thy  servant  to  maintain 
A  profession  free  from  stain, 
That  my  sole  reproach  may  be 
Following  Christ  and  fearing  thee. 

5.  Lord,  uphold  me  day  by  day, 
Shed  a  light  upon  my  way, 
Guide     me     through     perplexing 

snares, 
Care  for  me  in  all  my  cares. 

6.  All  I  ask  for  is — enough ; 
Only,  when  the  way  is  rough, 
Let  thy  rod  and  staff  impart 
Strength  and  courage  to  my  heart. 

7.  Should  thy  wisdom,  Lord,  decree 
Trials  long  and  sharp  for  me, 
Pain  or  sorrow,  care  or  shame, 
Father,  glorify  thy  name  ! 

8.  Let  me  neither  faint  nor  fear, 
Feeling  still  that  thou  art  near, 
In  the  course  my  Saviour  trod, 
Tending  still  to  thee,  my  God. 


595. 


Conder. 


t.  22. 


WHAT  various  hindrances  we  meet 

In  coming  to  a  mercy-seat ; 

Yet  who,  that  knows  the  worth  of 

prayer, 
But  wishes  to  be  often  there. 

2.  Prayer  makes  the  darken'd  cloud 
withdraw,  (saw, 

Prayer   climbs   the    ladder   Jacob 
Gives  exercise  to  faith  and  love, 
Brings  every  blessing  from  above. 

8.  Restraining  prayer,  we  cease  to 

fight;  (bright; 

Prayer  makes  the  Christian's  armor 


And  Satan  trembles  when  he  sees 
The  weakest  saint  upon  his  knees. 

4.  While   Moses   stood  with  arms 

spread  wide, 
Success  was  found  on  Israel's  side ; 
But  when  through  weariness  they 

fail'd, 
That  moment  Amalek  prevail'd. 

5.  Have  you  no  words  ?   Ah,  think 

again ;  (plain, 

Words  flow  apace  when  you  com- 
And  fill  your  fellow-creature's  ear 
With  the  sad  tale  of  all  your  care. 
G.  Were  half  the  breath  thus  vainly 

spent, 
To  heaven  in  supplication  sent, 
Your  cheerful  songwould  oftener  be, 
"  Hear  what  the  Lord  has  done  for 

me."  Cowper. 


596* 


T.  10. 


THE  prayers  of  the  needy, 
Thou,  Lord,  to  hear  art  ready; 
Thy  mercy  and  forbearance 
We  every  day  experience. 

2.  When  thee  in  faith  addressing, 
Thou  no  good  gift  nor  blessing 
Unto  thy  church  deniest, 

But  all  her  wants  suppliest. 

3.  In  thee  we  trust  for  ever, 
Since  thou  to  each  believer 
Afford'st  that  consolation : 
"I've  heard  thy  supplication." 


597. 


t.  16. 


QUITE  alone,  and  yet  not  lonely, 
I'll  converse  with  God  my  Friend; 
Now  from  worldly  cares  receding, 
1  my  time  in  prayer  will  spend. 
2.  0  how  blessed  are  the  moments, 
\\  hen  the  Lord  himself  draws  near, 
M  hen  1  feel  his  gracious  presence, 
And  he  listens  to  my  prayer. 


SUPPLICATION. 


19? 


508.* 


t.  79. 


WITH  ardent  longing,  at  thy  feet, 
Lord  Jesus  Christ,  I  humbly  wait; 

0  lend  a  gracious  ear 
Unto  my  manifold  complaints: 
I  trust  thou  wilt  relieve  my  wants, 
And  deign  thy  needy  child  to  hear. 

2.  Grant   me   an   upright,    simple 

heart, 
A  cheerful  mind  to  me  impart, 
Free  from  sin's  galling  load : 
0  may  I  of  my  sinfulness 
Always  retain  a  consciousness, 
But  not  serve  sin,  forbid  it,  God ! 

3.  Grant  me  a  harmless,  dove-like 
To  true  humility  inclin'd,      (mind, 

Thy  will  be  mine  indeed: 
0  may  I  labour,  constantly 
Endow'd  with  spirit's  poverty, 
From  every  hurtful  influence  freed. 

4.  May  I  be  serious,  child-like  too, 
In  all  essentials  firm  and  true ; 

Give  me  a  trusty  ear, 
A  sympathizing,  tender  heart, 
In  joy  and  sorrow  to  take  part, 
And  gladly  others'  burdens  bear. 

5.  In  converse  make  me  tractable 
And  mild  ;  in  storms  invincible, 

And  never  prone  to  yield. 
May  I  maintain  incessantly 
A  tender  fellowship  with  thee, 
From  day  to  day  by  grace  upheld. 

6.  Thy  unction  0  may  I  obey, 
And  tread  the  pilgrim's  rugged  way ; 

Grant  I  may  shun  no  toil  : 
In  all  my  senses  render  me 
Well  exercis'd*  and  let  me  be 
Anointed  with  thy  gladdening  oil. 

7.  Thou  of  all  nations  the  desire, 
With  zeal  thy  ministers  inspire, 

Aud  grant  that  every  field, 


With  gospel-seed  already  sown, 
In  Gentile  lands  or  in  our  own, 
May  an  abundant  harvest  yield. 

8.  0  Father,  us  with  pleasure  own, 
The  dear-bought  purchase  of  thy 
0  Spirit,  be  our  guide,  (Son; 
To  us  thy  saving  light  afford; 
0  Christ,  the  Church's  Head  &  Lord, 
May  we  for  ever  thine  abide.        z. 


599.* 


t.  36. 


LORD   Jesus    Christ,    thy   body's 

Head  and  Saviour, 
On  us,  thy  children,  deign  to  look 

in  favour  ;       (are  overflowing, 

Our   grateful   hearts  with   thanks 

Before  thee  bowing. 

2.  What  peace  do  we  derive   what 

consolation, 
What   strength  from  thy  atoning 

death  and  passion : 
Impress'd  with  holy  reverence  we 

adore  thee, 

And  fall  before  thee. 

3.  Thy  goodness,  as  thy  power,  is 

past  expression ; 
We  trust  that  thou,  whene'er  with 

supplication  (accept  us, 

We  seek  thy  face,   in  mercy  wilt 

And  not  reject  us. 

4.  0  Lord,  thou  great  High-priest 

of  our  profession, 
Who  at  God's  right  hand  makest 

intercession,     (help  the  needy 

And  by  thy  powerful  prayers   to 

Art  ever  ready  : — ■ 

5.  The  many  drops  of  blood  which 

from  thee  flowed, 
The  streams  of  tears  which  oft  thy 

cheeks  bedewed,         (pleading 

Are   all   in   our  behalf  for  mercy 

And  interceding. 


198 


PRAYER  AND 


6.   0    may    thy    church    thro'   thy 

atonement's  powers, 

Unto  thy  praise  before  thee  bloom 

like  flowers;  (Saviour, 

Yea,  glorify  thy  name  in  us,  dear 

Both  now  and  ever. 

z. 


600.* 


t.  83. 


FLOCK  of  Christ,  in  fellowship 
Offer  fervent  supplication ; 
"Whether  to  rejoice  or  weep 
We  may  now  have  most  occasion : 
When  the  lips  no  more  can  pray, 
Sighs  will  find  to  him  their  way. 

2.  0  may  he  so  sensibly 

Bless  us  with  his  grace  and  favour, 

That  we  in  humility 

May  rejoice  in  him,  our  Saviour; 

May  he  in  his  mercy  grant 

All  we  weep  for,  all  we  want. 

3.  May  his  presence  constantly 
Yield  us  joy  and  consolation, 
In  the  certain  hope  that  he 
Will  regard  our  supplication, 
Grant  our  prayers,  and  much  more 
Than  we're  able  to  conceive,  (give 

4.  This  be  our  supreme  delight, 
To  remain  in  closest  union 

With  our  Lord  both  day  and  night, 
And  enjoy  his  sweet  communion ; 
This  our  heaven  while  here  we  stay, 
Him  to  love,  serve,,xind  obey. 

601.*  t.  79. 

LORD,   our    High-priest   and    Sa- 
Pour  fire  and  spirit's  fervour  (viour, 

On  all  our  priestly  bands; 
When  we  are  interceding, 
And  for  thy  people  pleading,  (hands. 
Give    incense,    and    hold   up    our 
2.   By  thine  illumination, 
Thy  church's  situation 
In  the  true  light  we  trace; 


We  rise  from  prayer  with  blessing, 

O'ercome  what  is  distressing  (race. 

Thro'  thee,  and  run  with  joy  our 

Z.  &  Neisser. 


602* 


t.  114. 


WHENEVER  we  in  holy  contem- 
plation (0  Lord, 
Survey  the  kingdom  of  thy  cross, 
And  call  to  mind  the  promis'd,  full 
reward  (expectation 
For  thy  soul's  travail;  with  glad 
The    hope   we    cherish,    that   thy 

reign  of  peace 
Shall    soon   o'erspread   the   earth 
with  rich  increase. 

2.  O  Father  of  thy  people,  we  im- 

plore thee,  (ferings,  bless: 
The  church,  the  fruit  of  Jesus'  suf- 
Refresh  thine  heritage  with  showers 

of  grace,  (the  glory  : 

The  cause  is  thine,  and  thine  alone 
May  Jesus  thousands   as  a  spoil 

obtain,  (g^iu 

And  his  disciples  constant  victory 

3.  O    Holy  Spirit,  (Jurist's   blood- 

bought  salvation 
Set  forth,  and  glorify  his  sacrifice; 
May  hosts  of  sinners,  listening  to 

thy  voice,  (tation, 

Receive  with  joy  the  gospel-invi- 
And,  by  thee   gather'd,  see   their 

names  enroll'd  (som'd  fold. 
Among  the   sheep  of  Jesus'   ran- 


603. 


t.  185. 


GRACIOUS  Saviour,  bless  thy  con- 
gregation, 

Richly  all  her  wants  supply : 

Be  our  only  joy  and  consolation, 

Till  we  quit  mortality: 

Of  each  weight  may  we  be  more 
divested,  (lested, 

Live    beneath    thy   sceptro    unmo- 


SUPPLICATION. 


199 


In  thy  matchless  radiance  shine, 
Filled  with  thy  love  divine. 

2.  Cheer  thy  chosen  witnesses,  0 

Jesus, 
Who  thy  dying  love  proclaim, 
That  with  joy  they  may  to  distant 

places 
Bear  thy  great  and  glorious  name : 
By  thy  arm  0  may  they  be  de- 
fended, (ended, 
Till  their  pilgrimage  on  earth  is 
And  they  are  with  thee  at  rest: 
Lord,  we  pray,  hear  our  request. 

Swertuer. 

604.*  t.  22. 

LORD  Jesus,  with    thy  presence 

bless, 
By  land  and  sea,  thy  witnesses: 
In  every  danger  them  defend, 
In  every  trial  prove  their  friend. 

2.  0  may  thy  word  in  Christendom 
Be  bless'd,  and  may  thy  kingdom 

come; 
And  may  thy  servants  joyful  bring 
New  spoils,  each  day,  to  thee,  their 

King. 

3.  Preserve  in  constant  love   and 

peace,  (crease 

And  through  thy  blessing  still  in- 
Thy  little  flocks,  which  far  and 
In  towns  and  villages  appear,   (near 

4.  Thy  thoughts  of  peace  o'er  us 

fulfil, 
Incline  our  hearts  to  do  thy  will : 
Thy  gospel  make  more  fully  known, 
May  all  the  world  thy  goodness  own. 
Joh.  do  "VVaiteville. 

605.  t.  22. 

ATTEND,     0     Saviour,     to     our 

prayer ; 
All  things  by  thy  appointment  are: 


We  thee  confess  the  sovereign  Lord, 
Thy  name  be  everywhere  ador'd. 

2.  Thou  who  on  earth  the  sick  dklst 

heal, 
And  to  the  poor  thy  love  reveal, 
0  comfort,  by  a  look  from  thee. 
All  who  are  now  in  misery. 

3.  Nearer  and  nearer  draw  us  still ; 
Might  all  but  know  thy  holy  will ; 
Subdue  all  pride  and  stubbornness, 
0  Lord,  by  thy  prevailing  grace. 

4.  Preserve  by  thy  almighty  aid 
Those  who  have  thee  their  refuge 

made ;  (blame, 

Grant  that,  in  all  things  free  from 
In  meekness   they  may  praise  thy 

name.  j.  Gambold. 


606. 


t.  205. 


JESUS,  hear  our  fervent  prayer, 
Own  thy  people,  seal  us  thine ; 
Thee  to  obey  from  day  to  day 

By  thy  Spirit  us  incline : 
Us  for  ever  bless  and  keep, 
Mark  us  as  thy  chosen  sheep, 
From  thy  fulness  to  us  grant 
Every  grace  and  gift  we  want. 


607* 


t.  166 


LORD  Jesus,  bless  thy  witnesses, 
Spread  over  them  thy  arms  of  love, 
Behold  them  in  their  destin'd  race, 
Where  bold  in  faith's  bright  path 

they  move : 
Support  them  under  every  load, 
Console  them  when  they  weep  'fore 

thee,  (stowM, 

And    help  them,   for    the   aid    be- 
To  praise  thy  name  continually. 

608.*  t.  159. 

ABUNDANTLY  our  Saviour's  hand 
weth  gifts  and  grace; 


200 


PUBLIC  WORSHIP  AND 


This  we  in  many  a  distant  land 
With  inward  joy  can  trace: 
WThen    for    his   work    engag'd    in 

prayer, 
We  know  he  our  requests  will  hear, 
And  confidently  can  believe, 
A  rich  increase  he'll  give. 


609. 


t.  185. 


BLESS,  0  Lord,  we  pray,  thy  con- 
gregation, 
Bless  each  choir  and  family;  (tion, 
Bless  the  youth,  the  rising  genera- 
Bless  the  children  dear  to  thee ; 
Bless  thy  servants,  grant  them  grace 
and  unction,     (their  function; 
That  they  may  with  care  discharge 
Lord  on  thee  we  humbly  call, 
Let  thy  blessing  rest  on  all. 

610.*  t.  97. 

OFT  as   the  church  the  goodness 

weighs, 
Which  Jesus  unto  her  displays, 
And  ponders  on  his  faithful  care, 
Which    she   each   day  doth  richly 

share,  (inclin'd 

By  love  constrain'd,  to  pray  she  is 
For  the  prosperity  of  all  mankind. 

2.   For  all  put  in  authority 
We  supplicate  most  fervently; 


The  magistrates  who  are  ordain'd, 
Support  by  thy  almighty  hand ; 
And,  under  their  protection,  grant 

that  we 
May  live  in  godliness  and  honesty. 
Gregor. 


611. 


t.22. 


0  GOD  of  heaven  and  earth,  arise, 
And  hear  our  loud  united  cries ; 
Behold  us  bow  before  thy  face, 
Throughout  our  land,  and  seek  thy 
grace. 

2.  Our  trust  is  not  in  mortal  hosts, 
Nor  in  the  arms  that  guard  our 

coasts ; 
Thine  is  the  land,  and  thine  the 

main, 
And  human  force  and  skill  are  vain. 

3.  Our  guilt  might  draw  thy  ven- 

geance down 
On  every  shore,  on  every  town ; 
But  view  us,  Lord,  with  pitying  eye, 
And  lay  thy  lifted  thunder  by. 

4.  Forgive  the  follies  of  our  times, 
And  cleanse  our  land  from  all  its 

crimes ; 
Reform'd  and  deck'd  with  grace 

divine. 
Let  our  united  people  shine. 

Doddridge  (ad.) 


XXXI.     PUBLIC  WORSHIP  AND  THE  LORD'S  DAY. 


612  *  T.  22. 

LORD  Christ,  reveal  thy  holy  face, 
And  send  the  Spirit  of  thy  grace, 
To  fill  our  hearts  with  fervent  zeal, 
To  learn  thy  truth,  and  do  thy  will. 

2.   Lord,  lead  us  in  thy  holy  ways, 
And  teach  our  lips  to  tell  thy  praise: 


Revive  our  hope,  our  faith  increase, 
To  taste  the  sweetness  of  thy  gvace: 

3.    Till   we   with    angels    jchi    to 

sing 
Eternal  praise  to  thee,  our  K'ng  •. 
Till  we  behold  thy  face  raoe<  bri&it, 
In  joy  and  everlasting  light 


THE  LORDS  DAY. 


20? 


4.  To  God  the  Father,  God  the  Son, 
And  God  the  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 
Be  honour,  praise,  and  glory  giv'n 
By  all  on  earth  and  all  in  heaven. 
William,  Duke  of  Weimar. 


613. 


t.  22. 


JESUS,  where'er  thy  people  meet, 
There  they  behold  thy  merc}r-seat ; 
Where'er  they  seek  thee,  thou  art 

found, 
And  every  place  is  hallow'd  ground. 
2.   For  thou,  within  no  walls  con- 
Inhabitest  the  humble  mind  ;  (fin'd, 
Such  ever  bring  thee  where  they 

come, 

And  going,  take  thee  to  their  home. 

,    3.  Dear  Shepherd  of  thy  chosen  few, 

.    Thy  former  mercies  here  renew  ; 

Here  to  our  waiting  hearts  proclaim 

The  sweetness  of  thy  saving  name. 

4.  Here  may  we  prove  the  power 

of  prayer,  (care, 

To  strengthen  faith,   and  sweeten 
!    To  teach  our  faint  desires  to  rise, 
|    And  bring  thy  cross  before  our  eyes. 

5.  Behold,  at  thy  commanding  word, 
We  stretch  the  curtain  and  the  cord : 

I    0   rend    the    heavens    and    come 

down,  (own. 

And  make  each  rebel  heart  thine 

Cowper. 

614.  t.  14. 

ETERNAL  Sun  of  righteousness, 

Display  thy  beams  divine, 
And  cause  the  glory  of  thy  face 

Upon  our  hearts  to  shine. 
2.  Light  in  thy  light  0  may  we  see, 
Thy  grace  and  mercy  prove, 
1     Reviv'd,  and  cheer'd,  and  blest  by 
thee, 
The  God  of  pardoning  love. 

a  ITesley. 


615.  t.  22 

WITH  joy  we  hasten  to  the  place, 
Where  we  our  Saviour  oft  have  met ; 
And  while  we  feast  upon  his  grace, 
Our  burdens  and  our  griefs  forget. 

2.  Tho*   pinch'd   with   poverty   at 
Or  with  affliction  daily  fed,  (home, 
It  makes  amends,  if  we  can  come 
To  God's  own  house  for  heavenly 

bread. 

3.  We  thank  thee  for  thy  day,  0 

Lord :  (seek ; 

Here    we    thy   promis'd    presence 
Open   thine   hand,  with   blessings 

stor'd, 
And  grant  us  manna  for  the  week. 
J.  Newton. 


616. 


t.  11. 


JESUS  is  become  at  length 
My  salvation  and  my  strength ; 
And  his  praises  shall  prolong, 
While  I  live,  my  pleasant  song. 

2.  Praise  ye  then  his  glorious  name 
Publish  his  exalted  fame  ; 

Still  his  worth  your  praise  exceeds, 
Excellent  are  all  his  deeds. 

3.  Raise  again  the  joyful  sound, 
Let  the  nations  spread  it  round: 
Zion,  sing,  thy  Monarch  see ; 
God  the  Saviour  dwells  in  thee. 

J.  Newtoi- 


617. 


T.  14. 


ZION,  where  God  records  his  name, 

In  our  esteem  is  dear ; 
Tasting  his  goodness,  we  exclaim, 

"'Tis  good  to  sojourn  here." 

2.  We  see  his  beauty,  and  admire 
The  glories  of  his  house ; 

Into  his  will  we  here  inquire, 
And  here  we  pay  our  vows. 


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3.  Dear  Saviour,  bless  us  from  on 

high, 
Infuse  thy  love  and  fear ; 
And  let  our  lives  exemplify 
The  precious  truths  we  hear. 

4.  And  as  successively  we  quit 
This  mortal,  dying  frame, 

May  others  here  before  thee  meet 
To  bless  thy  holy  name. 


618. 


t.  11. 


SHEPHERD  of  thy  blood-bought 

sheep, 
Teach  the  stony  heart  to  weep ; 
Let  the  blind  have  eyes  to  see, 
See  themselves  and  look  on  thee. 

2.  Let  the  minds  of  all  our  youth 
Feel  the  force  of  sacred  truth ; 
While  the  gospel-call  they  hear, 
May  they  learn  to  love  and  fear. 

3.  Show   them   what    their   ways 

have  been, 
Show  them  the  desert  of  sin ; 
Then  thy  dying  love  reveal, 
This  shall  melt  a  heart  of  steel. 

4.  Where    thou     hast    thy    work 
begun, 

Give  new  strength  the  race  to  run  ; 
Scatter  darkness,  doubts,  and  fears, 
Wipe  away  the  mourner's  tears. 

5.  Bless  us  all,  both  old  and  young; 
Call  forth  praise  from  every  tongue : 
Let  the  whole  assembly  prove 
Thy  rich  grace  and  dying  love. 

J.  Newton. 

619.  t.  22. 

HOW   sweet    to   leave    the   world 

awhile, 
And  seek  the  presence  of  our  Lord: 
Blest  Saviour,  on  thy  people  smile, 
And  come  according  to  thy  word. 


2.  From  busy  scenes  we  now  re- 

treat, (thee: 

That  we  may  here  converse  with 
Ah,  Lord,  behold  us  at  thy  feet ; 
Let  this  the  gate  of  heaven  be. 

3.  Chief  of  ten  thousand,  now  ap 

pear, 
That  we  by  faith  may  see  thy  face  ; 
0  speak,  that  we  thy  voice   may 

hear, 
And  let  thy  presence  fill  this  place. 
Kelly. 

620.  t.  582. 

WELCOME,  sweet  day  of  rest, 
That  saw  the  Lord  arise ; 

Welcome  to  this  reviving  breast, 
And  these  rejoicing  eyes  ! 

2.  The  King  himself  comes  near, 
And  feasts  his  saints  to-day  ; 

Here  we  may  sit,  and  see  him  here, 
And  love,  and  praise,  and  pray. 

3.  One  day  amidst  the  place, 
Where  my  dear  God  hath  been, 

Is  sweeter  than  ten  thousand  days 
Of  pleasurable  sin. 

4.  My  willing  soul  would  stay 
In  such  a  frame  as  this, 

And  sit  and  sing  herself  away 
To  everlasting  bliss.  Watts. 


621. 


t.  U. 


THIS    is   the  day  the  Lord    hath 
made, 

Let  young  and  old  rejoice ; 
To  him  be  vows  and  homage  paid, 

AVhose  service  is  our  choice. 

2.  This  is  the  temple  of  the  Lord: 
How  sacred  is  this  place  ! 

With  meekness  let  us  hear  his  word, 
With  reverence  seek  his  face. 

3.  This  is  the  homage  he  require?. 
The  voice  of  praise  and  prayer 


THE  LORD'S  DAY. 


203 


The  soul's  affections,  hopes,  desires, 
Ourselves  and  all  we  are. 

4.  While  rich  and  poor  for  mercy 
Propitious  from  the  skies,    (call, 

The  Lord,  the  Maker  of  them  all, 
Accepts  the  sacrifice. 

6.  Well     pleas'd,    through    Jesus 
Christ  the  Son, 
From  sin  he  grants  release  ; 
According  to  their  faith  't  is  done, 
He  bids  them  go  in  peace. 

J.  Montgomery. 


622 


t.  14. 


BLEST    is  the  work,  0  God   and 
King, 

To  praise  thy  glorious  name: 
By  day  thy  wondrous  grace  we  sing, 

By  night  thy  truth  proclaim. 

2.  We  hail  thy  day  of  rest,  0  Lord, 
And  seek  thy  house  of  prayer, 

To  meet   thy  saints,  to   hear   thy 
And  all  thy  works  declare,  (word, 

3.  Though    sensual     hearts,    un- 

chang'd  by  grace, 
Such  heavenly  joys  despise, 
Teach  us  to  love  thy  dwelling-place, 
Thy  day  of  rest  to  prize : 

4.  Till,    fix'd    within    thy   courts 

above, 
Far  nobler  songs  we  raise, 
Where  every  heart  is  fill'd  with  love, 
And  every  mouth  with  praise. 

Watts. 


62^ 


t.  22. 


0  LORD,  this  sacred  day  of  thine 
Demands  the  soul's  collected  pow- 
Gladly  may  we  to  thee  resign  (ers  ; 
These  solemn,  consecrated  hours. 

2.  Thy  Spirit's  powerful  aid  impart. 
And  bid  thy  word,  with  life  divine 


Engage    the    ear,    and   warm    the 

heart ; 
Then  shall  the  day  indeed  be  thine. 
Mrs.  Steele. 


624. 


T. 


22 


SWEET  is  the  work,  my  God,  my 
King,  (and  sing, 

To  praise  thy  name,  give  thanks, 
To  show  thy  love  by  morning-light, 
And  talk  of  all  thy  truth  by  night. 

2.  Sweet  is  the  day  of  sacred  rest, 
No    mortal   cares   shall   seize   my 

breast ; 
0  may  my  heart  in  tune  be  found, 
Like  David's  harp  of  solemn  sound. 

3.  My  heart  shall  triumph  in  my 

Lord,  (word : 

And  bless  his  works  and  bless  his 
Thy  works    of  grace,  how  bright 

they  shine ; 
How  deep  thy  counsels,  how  divine ! 

4.  Fools  never  raise  their  thoughts 

so  high,  (they  die, 

Like  brutes  they  live,  like  brutes 
Like   grass  they  flourish,  till  thy 

breath 
Blasts  them  in  everlasting  death. 

5.  But  I  shall  share  a  glorious  part, 
When  grace  hath  well  refin'd  my 

heart, 
And  fresh  supplies  of  joy  are  shed, 
Like  holy  oil,  to  cheer  my  head. 

6.  Sin,  (my  worst  enemy  before) 
Shall  vex  my  eyes  and  ears  no  more ; 
My  inward  foes  shall  all  be  slain. 
Nor  Satan  break  my  peace  again. 

7.  Then  shall  I  see,  and  hear,  and 

know, 
All  I  desir'd  or  wish'd  below, 
And  every  power  find  sweet  employ 
In  that  eternal  m  orld  of  joy.    Watte. 


204 


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G25. 


t.  90. 


NOT  to  the  mount  that  burn'd  with 

fire, 
To  darkness,  tempest,  and  the  sound 
Of    trumpet,    waxing   higher    and 

higher,  (ground, 

Nor  voice  of  words  that  rent  the 
While  Israel  heard,  with  trembling 

awe, 
Jehovah  thunder  forth  his  law: — 

2.  But  to  Mount  Zion  we  are  come, 
The  city  of  the  living  God, 
Jerusalem,  our  heavenly  home, 
The  courts  by  angel-legions  trod, 
Where  meet  in  everlasting  love, 
The  Church  of  the  first-born  above: 

3.  To  God,  the  judge  of  quick  and 
The  perfect  spirits  of  the  just,  (dead, 
Jesus,  our  great  new-covenant  Head, 
The  blood  of  sprinkling, — from  the 

dust, 
That  better  things  than  Abel's  cries, 
And  pleads  a  Saviour's  sacrifice. 

4.  0  hearken  to  the  healing  voice, 
That  speaks  from  heaven  iu  tones 

so  mild ! 
To-day  are  life  and  death  our  choice; 
To-day,  through  mercy  reconcil'd, 
Our  all  to  God  we  yet  may  give: 
Now  let  us  hear  his  voice  and  live. 
J.  Montgomery. 


626. 


t.  22. 


COMMAND     thy     blessing     from 

above, 
0  God,  on  all  assembled  here : 
Behold  us  with  a  Father's  love, 
While  we  look  up  with  filial  fear. 
2.   Command    thy  blessing,  Jesus, 
May  we  thy  true  disciples  be, (Lord, 
Speak   to   each    heart    thy  mighty 

word  : 
Say  to  the  weakest,  ''Follow  me." 


3.  Command   thy  blessing  in  this 

hour, 
Spirit  of  truth,  and  fill  the  place 
With  wounding  and  with  healing 

power,  (grace. 

With    quickening    and    confirming 

4.  0    thou,    our   Maker,   Saviour, 

Guide, 
One  crue  eternal  God  confess'd ! 
Whom  thou  hast  join'd,  may  none 

divide,  (hast  bless'd. 

None    dare    to    curse   whom    thou 

5.  With  thee  and  these  forever  found, 
May  all  the  souls  who  here  unite, 
With  harps  and  songs  thy  throne 

surround, 
Rest  in  thy  love,  and  reign  in  light. 
J.  Montgomery. 


627. 


t.  22. 


LORD  of  the  Sabbath,  hear  us  pray, 
In  this  thy  house,  on  this  thy  day; 
Accept  as  grateful  sacrifice,  (rise, 
The  songs  which  from  thy  temple 

2.  Now  met  to  pray,  and  bless  thy 

name,  (same, 

Whose  mercies  flow  each  day  the 
Whose    kind    compassions     never 

cease, 
We  seek  instruction,  pardon,  peace. 

3.  Thine   earthly  Sabbaths,  Lord, 

we  love ; 
But  there  's  a  nobler  rest  above  ; 
0  that  we  might  that  rest  attain, 
From  sin,  from  sorrow,  &  from  pain  f 

4.  In  thy  blest  kingdom  we  shall  be 
From  every  mortal  trouble  free ; 
No    sighs    shall    mingle    with    the 

songs 
Resoundingfrom  immortal  tongues. 

5.  0  long-expected  day,  begin! 
Dawn  on  this  world  of  woe  and  sin : 


THE  LORD'S  DAY. 


205 


Fain  would  we  leave  this  wearyroad  \ 

To  sleep  in  death,  and  rest  in  God.  I 

Doddridge. 


628. 


t.  22. 


THY  presence,  gracious  God, afford, 
Prepare  us  to  receive  thy  word ; 
Now  let  thy  voice  engage  our  ear, 
And  faith  be  niix'd  with  what  we 
hear. 

2.  Distracting  thoughts   and  cares 

remove, 
And  fix  our  hearts  and  hopes  above : 
With  food  divine  may  we  be  fed, 
And  satisfied  with  living  bread. 

3.  To  each  thy  sacred  word  apply, 
With  sovereign  power  and  energy; 
And  may  we,  in  thy  faith  and  fear, 
Reduce  to  practice  what  we  hear. 

4.  Father,  in  us  thy  Son  reveal ; 
Teach  us  to  know,  and  do  thy  will; 
Thy  saving  power  and  love  display, 
And  guide  us  to  the  realms  of  day. 

Fawcett. 


629. 


t.  14. 


ALMIGHTY  God,  thy  word  is  cast 
Like  seed  into  the  ground  ; 

Now  let  the  dew  of  heaven  descend, 
And  righteous  fruits  abound. 

2.  Let  not  the  foe  of  Christ  and  man 
This  holy  seed  remove ; 

But  give  it  root  in  every  heart, 
To  bring  forth  fruits  of  love. 

3.  Let  not  the  world's  deceitful  cares 
The  rising  plant  destroy  ; 

But  let  it  yield,  a  hundred-fold, 
The  fruits  of  peace  and  joy. 

4.  Nor  let  thy  word,  so  kindly  sent 
To  raise  us  to  thy  throne, 

Return  to  thee,  and  sadly  tell, 
That  we  reject  thy  Son. 


5.  Oft  as  the  precious  seed  is  sown, 
Thy  quickening  grace  bestow  ; 

That  all,  whose  souls  the  truth  re- 
ceive, 
Its  saving  power  may  know. 

Congregational  H.  B. 

630.  t.  90. 

ON  what,  in  weakness,  has  been 

sown, 
Thy  blessing,  gracious  Lord, bestow; 
The  power  is  thine,  yea  thine  alone, 
To  make  it  spring  and  fruitful  grow  : 
Do  thou  the  plenteous  harvest  raise, 
And  thou  alone  shalt  have  the  praise. 
J.  Newton  (ad.) 


631. 


t.  595. 


ONCE  more,  before  we  part, 

Bless  the  Redeemer's  name  ; 
Let  every  tongue  and  every  heart 

Praise  and  adore  the  same. 
2.   Let  us  upon  his  word 

Still  live,  and  feed,  and  grow ; 
Let  us  go  on  to  know  the  Lord, 

And  practice  what  we  know. 

Hart. 

632.  T.  22. 

DISMISS    us   with   thy   blessing, 

Lord! 
Help  us  to  feed  upon  thy  word : 
All  that  has  been  amiss  forgive. 
And  let  thy  truth  within  us  live. 
2.  Though  we  are  guilty,  thou  art 

good;  (blood: 

Sprinkle    our   works   with   Jesus' 
Give  every  fetter'd  soul  release, 
And  bid  us  all  depart  in  peace. 

Hart 

633.  T.  90. 

TO    thee,  0  Lord,  our  wants  are 

known. 
From  thee  deriv'd  are  all  our  powers; 


20G 


PUBLIC  WORSHIP  AND 


Accept,  we  pray,  what  is  thine  own, 
In  mercy  pardon,  what  is  ours : 
Our  praises,  Lord,  and  prayers  re- 
ceive, 
And  to  thy  word  a  blessing  give. 

2.  0  Saviour  grant,  that  each  of  us, 
Now  met  in  thy  bless'd   presence 

here, 
Again  may  meet  together  thus, 
When  thou  and  all  thy  saints  appear, 
And  follow  thee  to  heaven,  our  home: 
Ev'n  so,  Amen,  Lord  Jesus,  come. 
J.  Newton  (ad.) 


634. 


t.  585. 


LOUD,  dismiss  us  with  thy  blessing ; 
Fill  our  hearts  with  joy  and  peace; 
Let  us  each,  thy  love  possessing, 
Triumph  in  redeeming  grace : 

0  refresh  us,  :  || : 
Travelling  through  this  wilderness. 

2.   Thanks  we  give,  and  adoration, 
For  thy  gospel's  joyful  sound  ; 
May  the  fruits  of  thy  salvation 
In  our  hearts  and  lives  abound : 

King  of  glory,  :  || : 
Sway  thy  sceptre  all  around. 

Rippon,  or  Burder's  Coll. 


635. 


t.  14. 


THOUSANDS,  0   Lord   of  hosts, 

Within  thy  temple  meet;  (to-day 
And   tens  of  thousands  throng  to 

Their  homage  at  thy  feet,     (pay 
2.  The  dew  lies   thick  on  all  the 
ground, 

Shall  my  poor  fleece  be  dry  ? 
The    manna    rains    from    heaven 

Shall  I  of  hunger  die?  (around, 
8.   Behold  thy  prisoner,  loose  my 

If  'tis  thy  gracious  will;  (band-. 
If  not,  contented  in  thy  hands, 

Behold  thy  prisoner  still. 


4.  1  may  not  to  thy  courts  repair, 
Yet  here  thou  surely  art ; 

0  give  me  here  a  house  of  prayer, 
Here  sabbath-joys  impart. 

5.  To  faith  reveal  the  things  un 

seen, 
To  hope,  the  joys  untold; 
Let  love,  without  a  vail  between, 
Thy  glory  now  behold. 

J.  Montgomery 

636.     T.  581  or  83 

SAFELY  through  another  week 
God  hath  brought  us  on  our  way : 
Let  us  now  a  blessing  seek 
On  the  approaching  Sabbath  day ; 
Day  of  all  the  week  the  best, 
Emblem  of  eternal  rest. 

2.  Mercies,  multiplied  each  hour, 
Gracious  Lord,  our  praise  demand 
Guarded  by  thy  mighty  power, 
Nourish'd  by  thy  bounteous  hand. 
Now  from  worldly  cares  set  free, 
May  we  rest  this  night  with  thee. 

3.  When  the  morn  shall  bid  us  rise 
May  we  feel  thy  presence  near ; 
May  thy  glory  meet  our  eyes, 
When  we  in  thy  house  appear; 
And  may  all  our  Sabbaths  prove 
Foretastes  of  the  joys  above. 

J.  New  tor,. 


637. 


T. 


9<> 


THIS  stone  to  thee  in  faith  we  lay, 
We  build  the  temple.  Lord,  to  thee; 
Thine  eye  be  open  night  and  day 
To  guard  this  house  and  sanctuary. 
2.  Here,  when  thy  people  seek  thy 

face, 
And  dying  sinners  pray  to  live, 
Hear,  thou,   in  heaven,   thy  dwel- 
ling-place, 
And  when  thou  nearest  0  forgive. 


THE  LORD'S  DAY. 


20? 


8.  Here,  when  thy  messengers  pro- 
claim 

The  blessed  gospel  of  thy  Son, 

Still,  by  the  power  of  his  great 
name, 

Be  mighty  signs  and  wonders  done. 

4.  Hosanna !    to    their    heavenly 

King;  (song, 

When  children's  voices  raise  that 
Hosanna !  let  their  angels  sing, 
And  heaven  with  earth  the  strain 

prolong. 

5.  Bnt  will  indeed  Jehovah  deign 
Here  to  abide,  no  transient  guest  ? 
Here   will   the   world's   Redeemer 

reign, 
And  here  the  Holy  Spirit  rest? 

6.  That  glory  never  hence  depart! 
Yet  choose  not,  Lord,  this  house 

alone ; 
Thy  kingdom  come  to  every  heart, 
In  every  bosom  fix  thy  throne. 

J.  Montgomery. 

638.  t.  14. 

DEAR  Shepherd  of  thy  people, 
hear ! 

Thy  presence  now  display: 
As  thou  hast  giv'n  a  place  for  pray'r, 

So  give  us  hearts  to  pray. 

2.  Within  these  walls  let  holy  peace, 
And  love,  and  concord  dwell: 

Here  give  the  troubled  conscience 
The  wounded  spirit  heal,    (ease, 

i.  Show  us  some  token  of  thy  love, 
Our  fainting  hopes  to  raise  ; 


And  pour  thy  blessings  from  above, 
That  we  may  render  praise. 

4.    And   may  the   gospel's    joyful 
sound, 
Enforc'd  by  mighty  grace, 
Awaken  many  sinners  round, 
To  come  and  fill  the  place. 

J.  Newton. 

639.  t.  22. 

0  THOU,  who  didst  the  temple  fill 
With  thy  resplendent,  awful  train, 
The  glory  of  thine  Israel  still, 
Appear  in  those  bright  robes  again. 

2.  In  us,  and  round  about  us  shine, 
Here  cause  us  to  behold  thy  face  ; 
0  make  this  tabernacle  thine  I 

0  sanctify  this  holy  place  ! 

3.  Now  send  the  promis'd  unction 

down, 
And  all  our  waiting  hearts  inspire ; 
Lord    Jesus,     make     thy     goings 

known, 
Thy  ministers  a  flame  of  fire. 

4.  Work  with  them,  and  confirm  thy 

word 
To  all  who  worship  in  this  place; 
0  pour  upon  us,  holy  Lord, 
Unceasing  showers  of  saving  grace. 

5.  So  shall  thy  servants'  hopes  be 

crown'd, 
And  glory  to  thy  name  be  giv'n ; 
While  this  Bethesda  shall  be  found 
The   house  of  God,   the   gate   of 

heaven. 

Congregational  H.  B, 


208 


XXXII.     THE  CHRISTIAN  CHURCH. 


640. 

things    of 


t.  167. 

thee    are 


GLORIOUS 

spoken, 
Zion,  city  of  our  God ; 
He  whose  word  cannot  be  broken, 
Form'd  thee  for  his  own  abode : 
On  the  Rock  of  ages  founded, 
What  can  shake  thy  sure  repose  ? 
With  salvation's  walls  surrounded, 
Thou  mayst  smile  at  all  thy  foes. 

2.  See,  the  streams  of  living  waters, 
Springing  from  eternal  love, 

Well  supply  thy  sons  and  daughters, 
And  all  fear  of  want  remove : 
Who  can  faint  while  such  a  river 
Ever  flows  their  thirst  to  assuage  ? 
Grace,  which  like  the  Lord,  the  giver, 
Never  fails  from  age  to  age. 

3.  Round  each  habitation  hovering, 
See  the  cloud  and  fire  appear, 
For  a  glory  and  a  covering, 
Showing  that  the  Lord  is  near: 
Thus  deriving  from  their  banner 
Light  by  night  and  shade  by  day, 
Safe  they  feed  upon  the  manna, 
Which   he  gives   them  when  they 

pray. 

4.  Blest  inhabitants  of  Zion, 
Wash'd  in  the  Redeemer's  blood ! 
Jesus,  whom  their  souls  rely  on, 
Makes  them  kings  and  priests  toGod: 
'Tis  his  love  his  people  raises 

In  his  courts  to  reign  as  kings, 
And  as  priests,  his  solemn  pi 
Each  for  a  thank-offering  brings. 

5.  Saviour,  if  of  Zion's  city 
I  thro'  grace  a  member  am, 
Let  the  world  deride  or  pity, 
I  will  glory  in  thy  name : 


Fading  is  the  worldling's  pleasure, 
All  his  boasted  pomp  and  show; 
Solid  joy  and  lasting  treasure 
None  but  Zion's  children  know. 

J.  Newton. 

641.*  t.  69 

HOW  amiable 

Thy  habitations  are, 
Wherein  assemble 

Thy  Christian  people  dear, 
0  Lord, — thy  praises  to  record. 

2.  My  heart  with  fervour 
And  inward  longing  pants, 

Thy  grace  and  favour 

To  tell  there  with  thy  saints, 
Boldly— the  truth  to  testify. 

3.  For  there  thou  choosest 
To  dwell,  my  living  Tower; 

Sweet  rest  diffusest 

From  that  place  evermore. 
Which  thou — ordained  hast  thereto. 

4.  There  is  asserted 

The  new  birth  spiritual ; 
Souls  are  converted 

By  thy  pure  gospel's  call, 
And    there  —  in    Christ's    church 
grafted  are. 

5.  For  this  I'm  longing. 

To  be  throughout  my  days 
Thereto  belonging, 

Thy  holy  name  to  praise. 
And  thee — to  serve  incessantly. 

6.  All  those  are  blessed 
That  come  into  thine  house. 

With  awe  expressed, 

Which  deep  conviction  Bhows, 
And    pray — and    to   thee    homag 
pay. 


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7.  Thou  dost  cieli\er 

Thy  church  in  all  distress: 
Thou  art  our  Saviour; 

Whate'er  may  us  oppress, 
Thro'  thee — we  gain  the  victory. 

8.  One  day  is  better 

Spent  in  the  Christian  church, 
Thy  praise  to  utter, 

Than  thousands  spent  in  search 
Of  joy— in  the  broad  worldly  way. 

9.  This  territory 

The  Lord  as  sun  doth  light, 
Gives  grace  and  glory, 

And  sanctified  delight 
To  all — who  on  his  mercy  call. 

10.  Yea,  his  condition 

How  splendid  'tis,  0  Lord, 
Whom  thou  admission 

Dost  to  thy  church  afford, 
And  so — to  heaven's  kingdom  too. 

11.  Thro'  grace  afford  us, 
Dear  Lord,  church-liberty, 

To  each  good  purpose; 

That  we  our  days  employ 
With  care — thy  holy  word  to  hear. 
Bohemian  Brethren. 


642. 


t.  595. 


LORD  of  the  worlds  above, 
How  pleasant  and  how  fair 

The  dwellings  of  thy  grace  and  love, 
Thy  earthly  temples  are ! 

2.   To  thy  divine  abode 
My  longing  heart  aspires, 

And  pants  to  see  the  living  God, 
With  ever  warm  desires. 

8.   The  sparrow  for  her  young 
With  pleasure  seeks  a  nest, 

And,  wandering  far,  the  swallows 
To  find  their  wonted  rest,     (long 

4.  0  Lord,  my  spirit  faints 
With  equal  love  and  z^' 
14 


Among  thy  ever  blessed  saints 
Ev'n  now  to  rise  and  dwell. 

5.  To  spend  one  sacred  day, 
Where  God  and  saints  abide, 

Affords  the  soul  diviner  joy 
Than  thousand  days  beside. 

6.  Humbly  to  keep  the  door 
Where  God,  the  Lord,  resorts, — 

A  thousand  times  I  love  it  more 
Than  shine  in  splendid  courts. 

7.  Thrice  bless'd  and  happy  he, 
Whose  spirit  humbly  trusts 

For  each  good  gift  alone  in  thee, 
Jehovah,  Lord  of  hosts. 

Watts,  (ad.) 


643.* 


T.  22. 


AS  long  as  Jesus  Lord  remains, 
Each  day  new  rising  glory  gains; 
It  was,  it  is,  and  will  be  so 
With  his  church  militant  below. 

2.  Our  only  stay  is  Jesus'  grace, 
In  every  time  and  every  place ; 
And  Jesus'  blood-bought  righteous- 
ness 

Remains  his  church's  glorious  dress. 

3.  All  self-dependence  is  but  vain, 
Christ   doth   our   corner-stone  re- 
main, (stay, 

Our    rock    which    will    unshaken 
When   heaven   and  earth  are  fled 
away. 

4.  The  Spirit  which  anointed  Christ, 
By  which  the  apostles  were  baptiz'd, 
Proceeding  from  the  church's  Head, 
Is  given  to  us  and  makes  us  glad. 

6.  That   cause    shall   never  suffer 

harm 
Which  rests  on  Jesus*  mighty  arm; 
What  man  can  do  we  need  not  care* 
No  foe  shall  even  touch  a  hair  : — 


210 


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6.  For  these  our  God  hath  number'd 

all, 
Without  his  leave  not  one  can  fall ; 
If  in  the  least  he  be  so  true, 
What  "will  he  not  in  greater  do? 

7.  He  is  and  shall  remain  our  Lord, 
Our  confidence  is  in  his  word; 
And,  while  our  Jesus  reigns  above, 
His  church  will    more    than    con- 
queror prove.  Z. 


644. 


t.  22. 


'•As  birds  their  infant  brood  protect, 
And  spread  their  wings  to  shelter 

them  ;" 
Thus  saith  the  Lord  to  his  elect, 
"So  will  I  guard  Jerusalem." 

2.  And  what,  then,  is  Jerusalem, 
The  darling  object  of  his  care? 
What  is  its  worth  in  God's  esteem? 
Who  built  it?  who  inhabits  there? 

3.  Jehovah  founded  it  in  blood, 
The  blood  of  his  incarnate  Son: 
There  dwell  the  saints,   once  foes 

to  God, 
The  sinners  whom  he  calls  his  own. 

4.  Tho'  foes  on  every  side  assail, 
This  city  hath  a  sure  defence; 
Against  her  they  Bhall  ne'er  prevail, 
While  guarded  by  Omnipotence. 

Cowper. 


645. 


t.  97. 


HOW  sweet   thy    dwellings,  Lord, 

how  fair  ;  (there  ; 

What    peace,    what    bliss    inhabit 
With     ardent    hope,    with    strong 

desire, 
My  heart,  my  flesh,  to  thee  aspire; 
How  oft  I  long  thy  heavenly  courts 

and  thee, 
My  Lord  and  God,  the  living  God, 

to  see. 


2.   One  wish,  with  holy  transport 
warm,  (form : 

My  heart  hath  form'd  and  still  doth 
One  gift  I  ask,  that  to  mjT  end 
Thine  hallow'd  house  I  may  attend : 
There   may   I  joyful   find    a   safe 
abode,  (my  God. 

There  may  I  view  the  beauty  of 

646.     t.  96  or  90. 


THE  consecrated  house  we  love, 
Where    God    vouchsafes   to    place 
his  name ;  (remove, 

Nor    will    we,  Lord,    from    thence 
But  jointly  there  thy  praise  pro- 
claim, 
And  daily  to  thy  courts  repair, 
To  seek  thee  in  the  house  of  prayer, 
2.  But  oh,  the  house  of  living  stones 
We  never  can  neglect  nor  leave; 
That  temple  which  the  world  di 

owns, 
To  that  in  life  and  death  we  cleave, 
Thro'  faith  to  every  member  join'd, 
The  church  diflfus'd  thro'  all  man- 
kind. 


647* 


t.  221. 


THOU  Monarch  of  all,  thou  Lord 
God  of  creation,  (bless'd, 

How     wonderful,     and     yet     how 

Appears  in  the  church  thy  wise  ad- 
ministration, (fess'd: 

Of  which  thou  art  the  Head  con- 

'T  is  here  for  the  needy  all  help 
abounds;  (thy  wounds, 

To  keep  the  eye   steady,  fix'd  on 

The  sum  is  and  substance,  with 
poor  contrite  sinners, 

Of  all  the  wise  maxims  whereby 
they  are  winners. 

2.  What  is  it  that  makes  us  stand 
fast  in  one  spirit, 

Lord  Jesus,  author  of  our  faith? 


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21 1 


What  is  it  cements  us? — 'Tis  only 

thy  merit, 
Thy  wounds  and  all-atoningdeath: 
Ye  heralds  of  mercy,  with  courage 

good  (blood: 

Redemption  proclaim  now  in  Jesus' 
No  heart  e'er  was  broken  by  Sinai's 

thunder, 
But  rocks  at  the  message  of  peace 

cleave  asunder. 

8.  Art  thou  not  refresh'd  with  di- 
vine consolation,  (flock, 
Thou    ransom'd,    highly    favour'd 
"When    drinking   with  joy    of    the 
wells  of  salvation,          (rock  ? 
Which  freely  flow  from  Christ  the 
Who  now  would  be  fearful  ?  for  us 
he  bled;                    (finished!" 
Who  would  not  be  cheerful  ?   "  'tis 
This  doctrine  we'll   hold   and  de- 
clare without  ceasing; 
His  cross  brings  us  peace,  'tis  the 
source  of  all  blessing. 


648.* 


t.  14. 


THE  great  salvation  of  the  Lord 
Abides  his  church's  joy, 

To  honour  him  with  sweet  accord, 
Our  chief,  our  blest  employ. 

2.  Into  the  bosom  of  our  Friend 
Both  joy  and  grief  we  pour. 

Until  our  griefs  shall  have  an  end, 
And  sorrows  be  no  more. 

3.  What   comfort,    what   supreme 

delight 
Do  we  enjoy,  what  bliss, 
When  the  Lamb  slain  appears  in 

sight:  (this. 

Might   the   whole   world    know 

649.  t.  1G8. 

0  HOW  blessed  is  the  station 
Of  all  those  who  love  the  Lord, 


Who  partake  of  his  salvation, 
Trusting  in  his  sacred  word  : 
Bless'd  who,  in  love's  bond  united, 
To  his  altars  are  invited ; 
In  his  courts  on  earth  they  dwell, 
There  his  matchless  praise  to  tell. 


650. 


t.  14. 


OH !    happy  they  who   know    the 
Lord, 
With  whom  he  deigns-to  dwell: 
He  feeds  and  cheers  them  by  hia 
word, 
His  arm  supports  them  well. 

2.  To    them,    in    each    distressing 
His  throne  of  grace  is  near;  (hour, 

And  when  they  plead  his  love  and 

power, 
He  stands  engag'd  to  hear. 

3.  He  help'd  his  saints  in  ancient 
Who  trusted  in  his  name  ;  (days, 

And  we  can  witness,  to  his  praise, 
His  love  is  still  the  same. 

4.  Wandering  in  sin,  our  soul3  he 

found, 
And  bade  us  seek  his  face ; 
Gave  us  to  hear  the  gospel-sound, 
And  taste  the  gospel-grace. 

5.  Oft  in  his  house  his  glory  shines 
Before  our  wondering  eyes : 

We  wish  not  then  for  golden  niines* 
Or  aught  beneath  the  skies. 

6.  His  presence   sweetens  all  ou* 

cares. 
And  makes  our  burdens  light; 
A  word  from  him  dispels  our  fears, 
And  gilds  the  gloom  of  night. 

7.  Lord,  we  expect  to  suffer  here, 
Nor  would  we  dare  repine ; 

But  give  us  still  to  find  thee  near, 
And  owu  us  still  for  thine. 

J.  Newton. 


M2 


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651. 


T.  14. 


HAIL,   church   of  Christ,   bought 
with  his  blood! 

The  world  I  freely  leave  ; 
Ye  children  of  the  living  God, 

Me  in  your  tents  receive. 

2.  Bride  of  the  Lamb,  I'm  one  in 

heart 
With  thee,  thro'  boundless  grace, 
And  I  will  never  from  thee  part; 
This  bond  shall  never  cease. 

3.  Closely  I'll  follow  Christ  with 
I  '11  go  thy  safest  road  ;       (thee, 

Thy  people  shall  my  people  be, 
And  thine  shall  be  my  God. 

4.  And  am  I,  Jesus,  one  of  those 
Who  in  thy  fold  have  place  ? 

Who,  gathered  round  the  erected 
Enjoy  redeeming  grace?   (cross, 

5.  0  yes,  nor  would  I  change  my 
For  an  archangel's  throne;     (lot 

By  grace  I  '11  keep  the  place  I  've 

To  thee  I  '11  live  alone.  (got, 

Cennick. 


652.; 


t.  205. 


RISE,  exalt  our  Head  and  King; 

Praise  the  Lord  who  ever  lives ; 
Glad  we  are  his  praise  to  sing, 

He  his  people's  praise  receives: 
On  his  powerful  day  they  rise, 
Offering  free-will  sacrifice  ; 
His  victorious  triumph  this, 
Since  hell's  host  defeated  is. 

2.  Ye  who  Jesus'  death  proclaim, 
Service  yield  to  him  with  joy  ; 

Praise  with  every  breath  his  name, 
Grace  to  extol  be  your  employ: 

Grace  supports  us  every  day, 

Leads  us  in  the  narrow  way  ; 

'Tis  thro'  grace  alone  that  we 

Can  obtain  the  victory 


3.  Gracious  Lord,  may  we  believe, 
Venture  all  on  thy  free  grace; 

Boldly  things  not  seen  achieve, 

Trusting  in  thy  promises : 
Faith  thy  people's  strong-hold  is  ; 
Their  employment  daily  this, 
To  proceed  on  paths  unknown, 
Leaning  on  thy  arm  alone. 

4.  Christ,  thy  all-atoning  death 
Is  our  life  while  here  below ; 

Strengthen  thou  our  feeble  faiih, 

Constantly  thy  aid  bestow : 
In  thy  mercy  we  confide, 
Safely  to  the  end  us  guide ; 
Zion,  if  thy  Head  depart, 
Void  of  life  and  strength  thou  art. 

5.  Lord,  thy  body  ne'er  forsake, 
Ne'er  thy  congregation  leave  ; 

We  to  thee  our  refuge  take, 

Of  thy  fulness  we  receive : 
Every  other  help  be  gone, 
Thou  art  our  support  alone ; 
For  on  thy  supreme  commands 
All  the  universe  depends. 

M.  HehL 


653. 


t.  164. 


0  THOU,   who  out  of  sin's  dark 
Hast  us,  thy  children,  called,  (night 
And  hast  thy  glorious  gospel-light 
Unto  our  hearts  revealed  ; 
Abas'd  with  shame  wo  all 
Before  thee  humbly  fall, 
And  render  for  electing  grace 
To  thee,  Lord  Jesus,  thanks  and 
praise. 

2.  The   patience,  love,  unwearied 

care, 
Abundant  grace  and  blessing, 
Thou   dost   bestow   from   year   to 
Are  truly  past  expressing;     (year, 
Great  mercy  thou  hast  showu 
To  us,  we  freely  own, 


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213 


Yet   hath    thy  aim,  most   faithful 

Friend, 
With  us  not  fully  been  obtain'd. 

3.  What  rich  returns  of  thankful- 
From  us  might  be  expected,  (ness 
Who,  that  we  might  show  forth  thy 

praise, 
Have  been  through  grace  elected: 
But  here  we  blush  for  shame, 
Unworthy  of  the  name 
We  bear,  while  of  our  heavenly  call 
As  yet  so  very  short  we  fall. 

4.  May  we  show  forth  continually, 
In  our  whole  conversation, 

What  we  to  others  testily 

Of  thee  and  thy  salvation: 

May  all  men  in  us  see 

Our  words  and  works  agree ; 

Then  shall  we  of  redeeming  love 

To  others  a  sweet  savour  prove. 

5.  But  are  there  such  among  us 

still, 
Whose  hearts  thy  love  ne'er  warmed, 
Who,  tho'  their  wretched  state  they 
Are  not  thereby  alarmed  ?       (feel, 
0  rouse  them  from  death's  sleep, 
That  they  may  pray  and  weep, 
And  flee  as  sinners  to  thy  wounds, 
Where  for  the  vilest  grace  abounds. 

654.*  t.  155. 

CHURCH  of  Christ,  sing  and  re- 
joice, 
Bring  the  Lord  thro'  all  thy  classes, 

Thanks  and  praises, 
Glory,  honour,  might,  and  power, 

Evermore ; 
Since  he  is  our  Head  and  Saviour, 
And  his  mercy,  grace,  and  favour 

Richly  doth  on  us  bestow. 
2.   When  we  on  his  faithfulness, 
Love  and  mercy  duly  ponder, 

Lost  in  wonder, 
Wa  desire  his  name  to  praise  ; 


For  his  grace, 
Love,  and  goodness  never  ceaseth; 
He  the  number  still  increaseth 

Of  the  church  in  which  he  rules. 

3.  Highly  favour'd  church  thou  art 
Still  beyond  all  contradiction, 

'Midst  affliction, 
By  the  Lord  who  thee  redeenvd, 

Much  esteem'd ; 
Therefore  may  thy  whole  behaviour 
Be  an  honour  to  thy  Saviour, 

Whose  great  mercy  never  ends. 

4.  Tho'  thou  hast  but  little  strength, 
Lot  thy  faith  be  manifested, 

And  attested 
By  unfeigned  love  to  him ; 

Serve  his  name 
With  true  zeal  in  every  station, 
As  his  feeble  congregation, 

Which  relies  on  his  support. 

Gregor  &  Z. 


655. 


t.  161. 


HIGHLY  favour'd  congregation, 
Founded  firm  on  Christ  the  rock, 
Own  with  thanks  and  adoration, 
He's  the  Shepherd,  we  his  flock; 
He  's   our   Saviour, — whose   great 

favour 
We've  'midst  many  trials  proved; 
We  're  unworthy,  yet  beloved. 

2.  Think,  my  soul,  how  great  the 

favour, 
In  Jehovah's  courts  to  dwell : 
Here  poor  sinners  meet  their  Sa- 
viour, 
Hero  the  sin-sick  souls  grow  well: 
Was  not  Jesus — always  gracious, 
When  we,  conscious  how  we  failed, 
To  his  loving  heart  appealed? 

3.  In  thy  family,  0  Jesus, 

Love  should  more  and  more  abound; 


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This  thy  word  and  Spirit  teach  us, 
As  its  mark  to  all  around: 
May  we  learning — and  discerning 
Both  thy  doctrine  and  example, 
Be  in  truth  thy  holy  temple. 

4.    Grant    that   with    thy   chosen 

people, 
Each  may  serve  thee  evermore, 
Following  thee  as  thy  disciple, 
And  in  spirit  thee  adore :       (vour, 
Gracious  Saviour,  with  heart's  fer- 
May  we  walk  as  thine  anointed, 
In  the  path  thou  hast  appointed. 

Swertner. 

656.*  t.  16. 

CHURCH  of  Christ,   thy  destina- 
ls  to  joy  in  him  by  faith  ;        (tion 
He  hath  purchas'd  thy  salvation, 
He  hath  ransom'd  thee  from  death. 

2.  Sin-sick  souls,  repair  for  healing 
To  his  stripes  and  bleeding  wounds ; 
Then  retain  a  grateful  feeling 

Of  the  grace  which  there  abounds. 

3.  In  all  wants,  in  all  distresses, 
Thence  deriving  sure  relief; 
Looking  daily  unto  Jesus, 

Who  to  gladness  turns  your  grief; 

4.  Join  his  church  in  this  confession: 
"I  am  sinful,  weak,  and  poor, 
But  my  Saviour's  birth  and  passion 
Prove  to  me  the  richest  store: — 

5.  "  Nought  but  Jesus'  grace,  his 

merit,  (ness, 

And    his   blood-bought   righteous- 
Is  the  cause  why  I  inherit 
Life,  and  peace,  and  holiness." 

6.  Jesus'  death  th}r  strength  abidcth, 
( '/lunch  of  Philadelphia; 

He  who  in  alight  else  confideth, 
Goes  Laodicea'8  way. 

M.  Bbh1  I  E. 


657. 


T. 


CHURCH  of  Christ,  be  glad, 
Praise  thy  Lord  and  Head; 
Grounded  on  thy  Saviour's  merit, 
That  thou  'rt  filled  with  his  Spirit 

Is  perceiv'd,  and  this 
Proves  that  thou  art  his : — 

2.  For  the  Lamb  of  God 
Fixeth  his  abode 

In  his  ransom'd  congregation ; 

And  true  joy  and  consolation, 
Grace  and  truth  abound 
"Where  the  Lord  is  found. 

3.  Strength  to  grow  and  thrive 
From  Christ's  death  derive, 

And  proclaim  his  bitter  passion 
As  the  cause  of  man's  salvation; 

Showing  forth  his  praise 

Till  the  end  of  days. 

Balth.  v.  Promuita. 

658.*         t.  114. 

BRIDE  of  the  Lamb,  thou  favor'd 

congregation,  (nant-flock, 

Thou  fruit  of  Jesus'  cross,  dear  cove- 
Securely  built  on  him,  the  eternal 

rock,  (ration, 

Rejoice  in  him,  the  God  of  thy  sal- 
Reap  all  the  blessings  he  design'd 

for  thee, 
Grow  in  his  grace  and  knowledge 

constantly. 

2.  Thy  glory  be  to  all  the  world 
displayed,  (claim; 

To  all  mankind  his  dying  love  pro- 
Awake,  put  on  thy  strength,  Jeru- 
salem, 
And  in  thy  beauteous  garments  bo 

arrayed ; 
Break    forth,   extend   thy   borders 
everywhere,  (may  share. 

That  thousands  still  thy  happiness 


* 


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215 


659. 


T.  16. 


HIGHLY  favour'd  congregation, 

Lov'd  by  Jesus  and  esteeni'd, 
Ne'er  forget  thy  destination, 

Why  from   this   vain  world   re- 
deem'd. 
2.  Grounded  on  thy  Saviour's  merit, 

Bless'd  in  his  communion  sweet, 
Destin'd  heaven  to  inherit, 

And  the  church  above  to  meet: 
8.  Witness  here  to  all  around  thee 
/     Of  thy  Saviour's  dying  love  ; 
Testify,  "  He  sought  and  found  me, 

Else  I  still  should  restless  rove." 
4.  Evidence  by  word  and  action, 
f      That  thy  faith  is  not  in  vain, 
That  thy  highest  satisfaction 

Centres  in  the  Lamb  once  slain. 
6.  By  love's  closest  bonds  united, 

As  the  Lord's  own  family, 
Be  to  serve  his  name  excited, 

Be  to  him  a  fruitful  tree. 
6.  Grant,  Lord,  to  thy  congregation, 

What  adorns  her  in  thy  sight; 
Let  her  walls  be  call'd  Salvation, 

Be  her  glory,  shield,  and  light. 


660. 


T.  119. 


PRAISE  the  Lord  :|1: 
Bounteously  he  deals  with  thee, 
Highly  favour'd  church  of  Jesus: 
Thee  he  chose  thro'  mercy  free, 
To  show  forth  his  matchless  praises, 
And  rich  fruit,  meet  for  the  Mas- 
ter's use,  To  produce.  :||: 

2.  Gracious  Lord,  :||: 
Blessed  is  our  lot  indeed, 
In  thy  ransom'd  congregation: 
Here  we  on  thy  merits  feed, 
And  the  well-springs  of  salvation, 
Ail  the  needy  to  revive  and  cheer, 
Stream  forth  here.  :||: 


3.  As  thy  sheep  :||: 

May  we  all  thy  voice  obey, 
And  not  listen  to  a  stranger; 
Keep  us,  lest  we  go  astray, 
Shelter  us  from  every  danger : 
No  where  else  can  we  secured  be, 
But  in  thee.   :[j: 

4.  Might  we  all,  :||: 
Young  and  old,  be  witnesses 
Of  the  power  of  thy  salvation, 
And  extol  redeeming  grace 
'Midst  a  crooked  generation; 
Thus  will  many  souls  around  us  be 

Gain'd  for  thee.  :|j: 

5.  We  entreat,  :||: 

Lord,  lift  up  thy  countenance 
On  thy  ransom'd  congregation ; 
Grace  to  every  choir  dispense  : 
May  we  all,  each  in  his  station, 
Daily  in  thy  great  salvation  share  t 
Hear  our  prayer.  :|: 


661. 


t.  16. 


YE,  who  freely  offer  praises, 
Glorify  your  Saviour's  name  : 
Do  not  his  unbounded  mercies 
Justly  your  thanksgivings  claim  T 

2.  Yes,  with  grateful  hearts'  sensa- 

tion 
We  his  love  and  goodness  trace, 
That  on  earth  a  congregation 
He  has  form'd  to  show  his  praise. 

3.  0  how  kindly  has  he  led  us, 
O'er  us  watch'd  with  faithful  care 
On  the  richest  pastures  fed  us, 
Sav'd    from    danger,    freed    from 

fear. 

4.  Yet   while  we    with  joy   adore 

him, 
We  indeed  have  cause  to  mourn, 
To  confess  our  faults  before  him, 
And  to  him  as  sinners  turn. 


216 


THE  CHRISTIAN  CHURCH. 


6.  0  forgive  each  deviation  ; 
Lord,  while  we  for  mercy  sue, 
Let  us  joy  in  thy  salvation; 
As  of  old  our  days  renew. 


662. 


t.  16. 


ON  thy  ransom'd  congregation, 
Lord,  lift  up  thy  countenance; 

Be  our  help,  joy,  and  salvation, 
Life  and  health  to  us  dispense. 

2.  In  each  heart  0  fix  thy  dwelling, 
There  erect  a  monument 

Of  thy  love,  all  love  excelling, 
There  fulfil  thy  bless'd  intent. 

3.  Take  us  under  thy  protection, 
Grant  us  to  obey  thy  voice, 

Simply  follow  thy  direction, 
To  thy  will  resign  our  choice. 

4.  Of  each  weight  still  more  divested, 
Freed  from  every  earthly  view, 

Be  our  purpose,  unmolested 
Our  high  calling  to  pursue. 

5.  Thus  may  we,  as  thine  anointed, 
"Walk  'fore  thee  in  truth  and  grace; 

In  the  path  thou  hast  appointed, 
Till  we  reach  thy  dwelling-place. 


6G3.* 


t.  26. 


O  LORD,  lift  up  thy  countenance 
Upon  thy  church,  and  own  us  thine ; 
Impart  to  each  thy  peace  divine, 
And  blessings  unto  all  dispense. 

2.  'Tis  our  desire  to  follow  thee, 
And  from  experience  to  proclaim 
Salvation  in  thy  blessed  name : 

O  bless  thy  servants'  ministry. 

3.  Thy  mercy  is  our  only  stay, 
Direct  us  by  thy  holy  Word, 
Thy  Spirit's  li^ht  to  us  afford, 
Presorts  us,  lest  we  go  astray. 

4.  0  well  of  life,  we  pant  for  thco  ; 
In  copiousstreamsthythirstingflock 


Desires  to  drink  of  thee,  the  Rock. 
And  thirst  no  more  eternally. 

5.  Thy  grace  thou  freely  dost  be- 

stow, 
This  is  our  only  plea  and  claim : 
We  blush  'fore  thee  with  conscious 

shame,  (know. 

Our   many   faults    and   wants   we 

6.  To  thee,  0  Lord  our  righteous- 

ness, (clean 

Who  by  thy  blood  hast  wash'd  us 

From  every  spot  and  stain  of  sin, 

We  give  unfeigned  thanks  &  praise. 

S.  Liiitrup. 


664.* 


t.  30. 


LIFT  up  thy  pierced  hands,  most 

gracious  Saviour, 
O'er  thy  church,  and  pour  out  all 
that  favour, 
Which  in  thy  loving 
And  kind  heart  for  us  is  ever  moving. 
2.  To  thy  care  ourselves  we  now 
surrender,  (der, 

Of  our  lives  to  thee  we  make  a  ten- 
Protect  and  lead  us,  (us, 
As  our  faithful  Shepherd  daily  feed 
J.  Nitcbuiann. 


665.* 


t.  582. 


THE  happy  church  of  Christ 
Stands  to  this  very  day  ; 
Those  who  are  chosen  daily  find 
To  her  an  open  way. 

2.  Lord  Jesus,  when  we  trace 
Thy  gracious  call  and  aim 

With  us  thy  flock,  we  render  praisv 
Unto  thy  holy  name. 

3.  Thou  open'st  us  a  door, 

Our  little  strength  thou  know'st; 
us,  Lord,  we  thee  implore, 
To  call  to  thee  the  lost. 


THE  CHRISTIAN  CHURCH. 


217 


666/ 


t.  56. 


THOU,  whose  name  is  :||:  inexpres- 
sible, (able, 
Andwhose counsels  :||:  are unsearch- 
Thou,  who  from  eternity 
Didst  the  time  and  place  decree, 
Where  securely  :  || :  thy  dear  flock 
should  dwell ; — 

2.  Spread  thy  blessing  :||:  here  and 

everywhere, 
Far  surpassing  :||:  all  our  thought 

and  prayer: 
When  we  have  performed  all, 
And  fulfill'd  thy  gracious  call, 
After  labour  :||:  we  sweet  rest  shall 

share.  Z. 


667.* 


t.  590. 


0  THOU,  whose  mercies  far  exceed 

All  we  can  think  or  say, 
As  in  thy  people  thou  indeed 

Dost  daily  more  display ; 
Let  for  our  happiness,  0  God, 

On  us  while  here  below, 
By  virtue  of  thy  death  and  blood, 

Still  thousand  blessings  flow. 

2.  Lord  Jesus,  let  us  be  thine  own, 
And  ever  thine  remain,      (mend 

We  now  ourselves  to  thee  com- 
With  thy  whole  chosen  train; 

Till  thou  shalt  fully  have  obtain'd 
With  ub  thy  thoughts  of  peace, 

When  we,  in  joys  which  never  end, 
Shall  see  thee  face  to  face. 

3.  Shelter  our  souls  most  graciously 
Within  thy  open'd  side, 

Move  them  from  every  harm  away, 
And  in  thy  safeguard  hide: 

t  let  our  names  in  life's  blest  rolls 
Inscrib'd  be  ever  found, 

And  in  life's  bundle  may  our  souls 
Be  fast  and  firmly  bound. 


4.  Now  may  the  very  God  of  peace 

Us  wholly  sanctify, 
And  grant  us  such  a  rich  increase 

Of  unction  from  on  high, 
That  spirit,  soul,  and  body  may, 

Preserved  free  from  stain, 
Be  blameless  until  thy  great  day, 

Lord  Jesus  Christ:  Amen. 

Z.  Ilerberger  and  others. 

668.*     T.  106  or  90. 

LORD,  may  not  one  among  us  be 
Who  trifles  with  his  call  of  grace, 
None  who  believes  not  heartily 
In  thee,  the  Lord  our  righteousness; 
But  grant  that,  prompted  by  thy 

love, 
We  all  to  thee  may  faithful  prove. 


669* 


T.151. 


0  JESUS  Christ,  most  holy, 

Head  of  the  church,  thy  bride, 
Each  day  in  us  more  fully 

Thy  name  be  magnified : 
0  may  in  each  believer 

Thy  love  its  power  display, 
And  none  among  us  ever 

From  thee,  our  Shepherd,  stray. 
Z. 


670. 


t.  586. 


HIGH-PRIEST  of  thy  church-dis- 
pensation, 

Lift  up,  we  pray,  thy  pierced  hand, 

And  bless  thy  ransom'd  congrega- 
tion, 

In  every  place  by  sea  or  land  ; 

Before  thy  Father's  throne  remem- 
ber 

By  name  each  individual  member; 

Thy  face  upon  us  shine, 

Grant  us  thy  peace  divine, 

For  we  are  thine. 


218 


FESTAL  OCCASION'S. 


671. 


T.  121. 


FN  Jesus'  love  and  peace, 
On  earth's  extended  face, 

Dwell  our  congregations: 
Both  here,  aud  o'er  the  seas, 

We  raise  our  supplications, 
That  the  God  of  grace 
All  of  us  may  bless 
Till  the  end  of  days. 


672* 


t.  161. 


JESUS,  hear  our  supplication, 

'T  is  thy  pleasure 
Those  to  bless  who  to  thee  cleave ; 
Grant  us  stronger  demonstration 

Of  thy  favour, 
Than   our  weak   minds   can   con- 
ceive ; 
Help  the  feeble, — us  enable. 
In  thy  bless'd  path  of  salvation, 

Bold  and  joyful 
To  go  thro'  faith's  each  gradation. 

z. 


673.* 


t.  221. 


0  LORD,  let  thy  countenance 
friendly  and  gracious 

Shine  clearly  on  thy  chosen  race ; 

To  thee  we  commend  ourselves 
jointly,  to  bless  us; 

Let  every  member  feel  thy  peace: 

Thy  servants  protect,  0  most  gra- 
cious Lord,  (Word ; 

And    always    direct   by   thy   holy 

Yea,  grant  them  with  boldness  thy 
death  to  proclaim,    (thy  name. 

And  life  and  remission  of  sins  thro* 
Oldendorp. 


674.* 


t.  121. 


LORD  Jesus,  by  thy  death, 
Whereon  we  trust  by  faith. 

Thy  wounds,  thy  pierced  side, 
Thy  agonizing  pain, 

Preserve  the  church,  thy  bride, 
Till  thou  com'st  again, 
I  Prince  of  life  once  slain.  :||:  z. 


XXXIII.    FOR  FESTAL  OCCASIONS. 


675." 


T.  141. 


OWN  thy  congregation, 

O  thou  slaughter'd  Lamb; 
We  are  here  assembled. 

In  thy  holy  name; 
Look  upon  thy  people, 

Whom  thou  by  thy  blood 
Hast  in  love  redeemed, 

And  brought  nigh  to  God. 

2.   Thou  hast  kindly  led  us 
For  these  many  years  ; 

&h,  accept  our  praises 
And  our  grateful  tears: 

Grant  us  all  the  favour 
To  obey  thy  voice ; 


Yea,  what  thou  directest, 
Be  our  only  choice. 

3.   Church,  who  art  arrayed 

In  the  glorious  dress 
Of  thy  Lord  and  Saviour'i 

Spotless  righteousness, 
Be  both  now  and  ever 

By  his  blood  kept  clean, 
And  in  all  thy  members 

Be  hifl  likeness  seen. 


676.* 


T.341 


LORD,  in  thy  name  we  meet 
Before  thy  mercy-seat; 


FESTAL  OCCASIONS. 


219 


Sacred  may  each  moment  be, 
Spent  in  solemn  worship  here: 
May  our  incense  rise  to  thee, 
Songs  of  praise,  the  voice  of  prayer. 

2.  Here  are  we  richly  fed, 
Refresh* d  and  comforted  ; 
Nourish'd  with  celestial  food, 
Bless'd  with  streams  from  thee,  the 
We  with  humble  gratitude    (Rock; 
Praise  thee,  Shepherd  of  thy  flock. 

3.  0  grant  us  new  displays 
Of  glory  and  of  grace ; 

Touch  our  lips  with  hsillow'd  flame, 
While,  to  sinners  far  and  near, 
Of  salvation  in  thy  name 
Joyfully  we  witness  bear. 

4.  0  give  us  that  good  part, 
A  pure  and  holy  heart ; 
Every  needful  gift  bestow, 
Faith,  and  hope,  and  charity: 
That  while  dwelling  here  below, 
We  may  pleasure  yield  to  thee. 

5.  Thou  Lamb  of  God  once  slain, 
Thy  people's  strength  remain ; 

0  preserve  us  in  thy  love, 
Us  in  thy  pavilion  hide; 
Ne'er  thy  hand  from  us  remove, 
Be  in  life  and  death  our  Guide. 

677.*         t.  111. 

THOU   Source  of  love,  we   pray, 

impart  thy  favour 
Each  day  unto  thy  house  and  family, 
Who  as  one  man  united  are  in  thee, 
0  grant  that  every  one  thy  grace 

may  savour,  (rejoice 

And  that  thy  church  for  ever  may 
In  thee,  and  praise  thy  name  with 

heart  and  voice. 

2.  0  thou  whose  love  extends  be- 
yond all  measure,  (cry ; 
fhou  nearest  us  already,  ere  we 


No  soul  that  calls  on  thee  thou 
passest  by,  (pleasure : 

But  to  relieve  thy  children  is  thy 

Thou  art  our  light,  our  strength,  our 
shield  and  rock,        (thy  dock. 

Our  faithful  Shepherd,  and  we  aro 

678.  t.  341. 

OUR  souls  with  inmost  shame 
Address  thy  holy  names 
Jesus,  in  our  midst  appear 
Present  to  each  waiting  soul, 
Every  contrite  sinner  cheer,  (whole. 
Breathe    thy   Spirit    through    the 

2.  We  sinners  humbly  crave 
Thy  presence  here  to  have, 
In  this  place  to  find  thee  true 
To  thy  promises  of  grace, 
Still  to  own  the  gather'd  few, 
Giving  them  thy  life  and  peace. 

3.  From  thy  majestic  throne 
In  mercy,  Lord,  look  down ; 
View  the  souls  athirst  for  thee, 
Turn  to  them  thy  cheering  faoe; 
Each  adores  with  bended  knee 
Thee,  0  Jesus,  for  thy  grace. 

Kendall  H.  B. 


679. 


t.  185. 


GRACIOUS    Lord,    our   Shepherd 

and  salvation, 
In  thy  presence  we  appear;     (tion. 
Own  us  as  thy  flock  and  congrega- 
Let  us  feel  that  thou  art  near: 
May  we    all   enjoy  thy  love    and 

favour,  (viour, 

And  obey  thee  as  our  Head  and  Sa- 
Who,  by  thy  most  precious  blood, 
Mad'st  us,  sinners,  heirs  of  God. 

2.   Lord,  receive    the   thanks   and 

adoration, 
Which  to  thee  we  humbly  pay, 


220 


FESTAL  OCCASIONS. 


For  our  calling  and  predestination, 
Blessed  Saviour,  on  this  day; 
Give   us   grace   to  walk  as   thine 
anointed,  (pointed ; 

In  the  path  thou  hast  for  us  ap- 
We  devote  most  heartily 
Soul  and  body  unto  thee. 

3.   Chosen  flock,  thy  faithful  Shep- 
herd follow, 
Who  laid  down  his  life  for  thee ; 
All  thy  days  unto  his  service  hallow, 
Each  his  true  disciple  be : 
Evermore  rejoice  to  do  his  pleasure, 
Be  the  fulness  of  his   grace    thy 

treasure ; 
Should  success  thy  labour  crown, 
Give  the  praise  to  him  alone. 

J.  Swertner. 

680.  t.151. 

HEAT)  of  thy  congregation, 

Kind  Shepherd,  gracious  Lord, 
Look  on  us  with  compassion, 

Met  here  with  one  accord  : 
Accept  our  thanks  and  praises 

For  all  thy  love  and  care, 
Which  we  in  various  cases 

Repeatedly  did  share. 

2.  Our  lips  would  gladly  mention 

Thy  patience,  love,  and  grace, 
Our  hearts  with  due  attention 

The  loving-kindness  trace, 
Which  under  thy  protection 

'Midst  trials  we  have  prov'd  ; 
Thy  fatherly  correction 

Shows  us  that  we're  bclov'd. 

Swertner. 

681.*  t.  101. 

BOW  down,  ye  followers  of  the 
Lamb, 

These  are  your  hours  of  consola- 
tion ; 


With  awe  adore  his  saving  name: 
His  cross  and  wounds  are  of  sal- 
vation (believe; 
The  lasting  source  for  sinners  who 
Come  then,  and  grace  for  grace 
freely  from  him  receive. 

2.  His  mercy  claims  our  highest 

praise, 
'Tis  by  his  grace  we  were  elected ; 
Freed  from    the  world's   deceitful 

ways, 
And  to  his  flock  on  earth  collected ; 
His  faithful  heart  we  know,  and 

search  it  still ; 
May  thousands  more  believe,   and 

do  his  holy  will. 

3.  Ourselves,  dear  Lord,  we   now 

to  thee 
Resign  anew  with  soul  and  body; 
As  thy  redeemed  property 
Accept  of  us,  tho'  poor  and  needy; 
Out   of  the   mouths   of  sucklings 

perfect  praise, 
And  magnify  in  us  thy  name  and 

saving  grace. 

4.  0  let  thy  love  our  hearts  con- 

strain, 

That,  in  one  covenant  united, 

The  bond  of  peace  we  may  main- 
tain, 

And  be  to  mutual  love  incited ; 

To  God  and  to  the  Lamb  be  glory 
giv'n  (paints  in  heaven. 

By  sinners  here  below,  and  by  the 
G.  Arnold. 

082.*  T.  166. 

HEAD  of   thy  church,    behold   ue 

here, 
Direct  and  rule  us  by  thy  grace ; 
Hear  thou   each   humble   sinner's 

prayer, 
Confirming  thus  thy  promises: 


FESTAL  OCCASIONS. 


22J 


0  help  us,  ttiat  we  may  fulfil 
What  in  thy  name  we  take  in  hand, 
Concordant  with  thy  holy  will, 
And  may  it  to  thy  glory  tend.       z- 


683.* 


t.  97. 


JESUS,  0  may  we  thee  obey, 
Who   art  the  life,   the  truth,   the 

way  ; 
Since  for  our  sins  thou  didst  atone, 
With  right  thou  claim'st  us  as  thine 

own :  (that  we 

Thou  wast   obedient   unto    death, 
Might  not  be  lost,  but  live  eternally. 
2.  0  let  each  member  of  thy  fold 
Be  in  the  book  of  life  enroll  d ; 
The  Holy  Ghost  to  us  impart, 
To  bear  the  sway  in  every  heart ; 
Us  with  thy  gracious  presence  daily 

bless,  (grace. 

And  evermore  vouchsafe  to  us  thy 

A.  Nitschman  and  W.  Foster. 


684. 


t.  167. 


SAVIOUR,  visit  thy  plantation, 
Grant  us,  Lord,  a  gracious  rain ; 
All  will  come  to  desolation, 
Unless  thou  return  again  : 
Keep  no  longer  at  a  distance, 
Smile  upon  us  from  on  high ; 
Lest,  for  want  of  thine  assistance, 
Every  plant  should  droop  and  die. 
2.  Surely  once  thy  garden  flourish'd, 
Every  plant  look'd  fresh  and  green, 
Then  thy  word  our  spirits  nourish'd; 
Happy  seasons  we  have  seen: 
But  a  drought  has  since  succeeded, 
And  a  sad  decline  we  see; 
Lord,  thy  help  is  greatly  needed, 
Help  can  only  come  from  thee. 
ft*.  Let  our  mutual  love  be  fervent, 
Make  us  prevalent  in  prayer; 
Let  each  one,  esteem'd  thy  servant, 
Shun  the  world's  bewitching  snare ; 


Break  the  tempter's  fatal  power, 
Turn  the  stony  heart  to  flesh ; 
And  begin  from  this  good  hour 
To  revive  thy  work  afresh. 

J.  Newton. 


685. 


t.  22. 


WHERE  two  or  three,  with  sweet 

accord, 
Obedient  to  their  sovereign  Lord, 
Meet  to  recount  his  acts  of  grace, 
And  offer  solemn  prayer  and  praise: 

2.  "  There,"  saith  the  Saviour,  "  I 

will  be, 
Amidst  this  little  company; 
To  them  I  will  unveil  my  face, 
And   shed   my  glories   round    the 

place." 

3.  We   meet  at   thy  command,   0 

Lord, 
Relying  ou  thy  faithful  word ; 
Now  send  thy  Spirit  from  above, 
And  fill  our  hearts  with  heavenly 

love. 


686.* 


t.  185. 


GRACE  and  peace  from  God  our 
blessed  Saviour 

Be  with  all  who  love  his  name : 

Church  of  Christ,  his  service  deerm 
a  favour, 

Joyfully  his  death  proclaim  : 

Be  prepar'd  for  rest  or  tor  employ- 
ment, 

From  activity  derive  enjoyment; 

Serve  with  zeal  and  faithfulness, 

Fill'd  with  love  his  name  confess. 

2.  Gracious  Father,  bless  this  con- 
gregation 

As  the  purchase  of  thy  Son ; 

For  his  sake  behold  us  with  com- 
passion, 

And  us  all  thy  ohildren  own; 


m 


FESTAL  OCCASIONS. 


Jesus,   grant  to  us  thy  peace  and 

favour ; 
Holy  Ghost,  abide  with  us  for  ever, 
And  to  us  Christ's  love  explain: 
Hear  us,  Lord  our  God:   Amen. 

J.  Swertner. 


687. 


t.  26. 


OUR  lot  of  grace  how  truly  blest, 
Since  we  are  called  to  assemble, 
And  daily  worship  in  thy  temple, 
Where  thou  dost  cause  thy  Name 

to  rest. 
2.  To  thee,  our  Shepherd  ever  kind, 
We  now  ourselves  anew  surrender; 
0  plead  our  cause,  in  love  remem- 
ber 
Thy  people,  closely  to  thee  join'd. 

688  *  t.  22. 

LORD,  with  thy  glorious  presence 

bless, 
Fill,  and  adorn  this  hallow'd  place, 
Wherein  is  preach'd  thy  holy  Word, 
And  sacramental  grace  conferr'd. 

2.  That  this  redeemed,  happy  flock 
Be  firmly  built  on  thee,  the  Rock, 
And  of  those  blessings  be  possess'd, 
Which  on  the  spirit's  union  rest. 

3.  With  power  from  on  high  endue 
Thy  flock,  0  Lord,  this  day  anew, 
That  many  souls  with  us  may  feel 
Thy  pardoning  grace,  the  Spirit's 

seal : — 

4.  That  thousands  by  our  ministry 
May  to  the  truth  converted  be, 
And  we  may  see  them  flock  with  us 
Unto  the  standard  of  thy  cross. 

6.  As  long  as  we  on  earth  remain, 
We   will    confess    the   Lamb    once 

slain, 
Until  we  for  his  victory 
Adore  him  in  eternity. 


689* 


t.  101. 


BEFORE  thy  throne  we  now  ap- 
pear, (tion; 
Head  of  thy  ransom'd  congrega- 
Unto  our  songs  of  praise  give  ear, 
And  listen  to  our  supplication: 
Hear  from  the  heavens,  thy  lofty 

dwelling-place, 
And  when  thou  hear'st,  forgive  thy 
people's  trespasses. 

2.  In  heaven  and  earth  who  is  like 

thee? 
Thou  keepest  covenant  for  ever, 
Maintain'st  thy  cause  most  glori- 
ously, (favour  : 
And  to  thy  servants  showest 
In  us,  0  Lord,  thy  word  be  verified, 
That  thou  the  church's  Head  and 
Shepherd  wilt  abide. 

3.  Thine  eyes  be  open  on  this  house, 
This  temple  unto  thee  devoted; 

0  consecrate  it  for  thy  use, 
Thy  glory  be  by  us  promoted : 
And    since   thou    chosest   us,   and 

didst  ordain 
That  we   should  fruit  produce,  O 

may  our  fruit  remain. 

4.  Now   to   the   Lamb   upon   the 

throne,  (bought  us, 

Who  by  his  precious  blood  hath 
That  he  might  claim  us  as  his  own, 
And  to  his  fold  in  mercy  brought  us, 
All    praise    and    honour   evermore 

pertain:  (thereto,  Amen, 

Let  all  who  love  his  name,  reply 


690. 


t.  167 


PEACE  be  to  this  congregation, 
Peace  to  every  soul  therein  ; 
Peace  which    flows   from  Christ's 

salvation. 
Peace,  the  seal  of  cancell'd  sin ; 


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Peace   that    speaks    its    heavenly 

Giver, 
Peace,  to  earthly  minds  unknown ; 
Peace  divine  that  lasts  for  ever, 
Here  erect  its  glorious  throne. 

Countess  Huntingdon's  H. 

601.  t.  582. 

LET  not  your  heart  be  faint, 
My  Peace  I  give  to  you: 

Such  peace,  as  reason  never  plann'd, 
As  worldlings  never  knew. 

2.  'Tis  not  the  stilly  calm, 
That  bodes  a  tempest  nigh, 

Or  lures  the  heedless  mariner, 
"Where  rocks  and  quicksands  lie. 

3.  It  is  not  nature's  sleep, 

The  stupor  of  the  soul,      (hand, 
That  knows  not  God,  nor  owns  his 
Tho'  wide  his  thunders  roll. 

4.  'Tis  not  the  sleep  of  death, 
Low  in  the  darksome  grave, 

Where  the  worm  spreads  its  couch 
and  feeds, 
No  hand  put  forth  to  save. 

6.   It  speaks  a  ransom'd  world, 

A  Father  reconcil'd, 
A  sinner  to  a  saint  transform'd, 

A  rebel  to  a  child. 

6.  It  tells  of  joys  to  come, 

It  soothes  the  troubled  breast, 
It  shines,  a  star  amid  the  storm, 
The  harbinger  of  rest. 

7.  Then  murmur  not,  nor  mourn, 
My  people  faint  and  few,  (shake, 

Though    earth    to    its    foundation 
Mvr  Peace  I  leave  with  you. 

J.  A.  La  Trobe. 


C02. 


T.  230. 


FROM  thy  holy  habitation, 

0  God  of  grace  anil  consolation, 


Behold  us,  met  before  thy  throne; 
Saviour,  to  believers  precious, 
With  sanctified  delights  refresh  us* 
And  us,  as  thine,  in  mercy  own: 
We  humbly  cry  to  thee, 
Send  now  prosperity; 
Let  thy  beauty 

On  us  appear, —  establish  here 
Our  work,  the  work  of  praise  and 
prayer. 

603*  t.  37. 

0  CIIURCH,  thy  strength  abide 

Joy  in  thy  Saviour ; 
Thy  Friend  himself  draws  near, 

Come  taste  his  favor  : 
Await,  devout  and  still, 

The  grace  he  giveth  ; 
With  all  who  seek  his  face, 

His  peace  he  leaveth. 


604* 


t.  185. 


JOY   divine    and   heavenly    peace 

with  unction, 
Church  of  Christ,  thy  portion  be: 
Holy  Ghost,  preserve  the  deep  com- 
punction 
Flowing  from  Christ's  agony : 
Father,  bless  and  keep  without  ces- 
sation (gation ; 
Thy  Son's  dearly-purchased  congre- 
Lamb  of  God,  thy  peace  divine 
Seal  our  covenant,  we  are  thine. 


605. 


t.  159. 


THIS  day  is  holy  to  the  Lord, 
This  day  the  Lord  hath  made; 
We  will  rejoice  with  one  accord, 
And  in  his  name  be  glad  : 
Come,  let  us  worship  and  bow  down, 
With    thanks    appear    before    his 
throne ;  (pra}Ter 

He    to    our    songs    of    praise    and 
Will  lend  a  gracious  ear. 


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2.  We  now  return  each  to  his  tent, 
Joyful  and  glad  of  heart, 
And  from  our  solemn  covenant 
Thro'  grace  will  ne'er  depart : 
Once   more  we  pledge  both  heart 

and  hand, 
As  in  God's  presence  here  we  stand, 
To  live  to  him,  and  him  alone, 
Till  we  surround  his  throne. 


696.* 


t.  166. 


LORD  Jesus,  for  our  call  of  grace, 
To  praise  thy  name  in  fellowship 
We  humbly  meet  before  thy  face, 
And  in  thy  presence  love-feast  keep: 
Shed  in  our  hearts  thy  love  abroad, 
Thy  Spirit's  unction  now  impart ; 
Grant  we  may  all,  0  Lamb  of  God, 
In  thee  be  truly  one  in  heart.       Z. 


697. 


t.  14. 


SHEPHERD  of  souls,  refresh  and 
Thy  chosen  pilgrim-flock,   (bless 

With  manna  in  the  wilderness, 
With  water  from  the  rock. 

2.  Hungry  and  thirsty,  faint  and 
As  thou  when  here  below,  (weak, 

Our  souls  the  joys  celestial  6eek, 
That  from  thy  sorrows  flow. 

8.  We  would  not  live  by  bread  alone, 
But  by  that  word  of  grace, 

In  strength  of  which  we  travel  on 
To  our  abiding-place. 

4.  Be  known  to  us  in  breaking  bread, 
But  do  not  then  depart ; 

Saviour,  abide  with  us,  and  spread 
Thy  table  in  our  heart. 

6.  Then  sup  with  us  in  love  divine  : 
Thy  body  and  thy  blood, 

That   living   bread,  that  heavenly 
wine, 
Be  our  immortal  food. 


698.* 


t.  159. 


THE  SABBATH  is  for  man,  that  ho 

Therein  may  find  repose, 
And  that  the  soul  refresh'd  may  be 

By  Christ,  the  church's  spouse : 
Nowdothhisransom'd,  happy  bride, 

Fruit  of  his  anguish  when  he  died, 
Enjoy  a  true  sabbatic  rest, 

In  his  communion  blest.  Z. 


699. 


t.  205. 


GRACIOUS  Lord, —with  one  ac- 
cord, 
We're  assembled  in  thy  name ; 
Deign  to  hear — our  fervent  prayer, 
Mercy  is  our  only  claim, 
While  with  tears  and  blushing  face 
We  our  sins  to  thee  confess, 
And  our  hearts  with  thanks  o'erflow 
For  the  grace  thou  dost  bestow. 

J.  Swertner. 


700. 


t.  590. 


JESUS,  knit  all  our  souls  to  thee, 

Unite  us  all  in  one, 
And  in  our  meetings  every  where 

Be  thou  our  aim  alone: 
Reign   thou  sole   monarch  of  our 

Without  a  rival  reign  ;     (hearts, 
Till  we  with  angels  join  above 

To  praise  the  Lamb  once  slain. 
Stonehouse. 


701. 


t.  185. 


WE  who  here  together  are  assem- 
bled, 
Joining  hearts  and  hands  in  one, 
Bind  ourselves  with  love  that's  un- 

dissembled, 
Christ  to  love  and  serve  alone : 
O  may   our   imperfect   6ongs   and 
praises  (Jesus : 

Be  well-pleasing  unto  thee,  Lord 
Say,  "  My  peace  I  leave  with  you :" 
Amen,  Amen,  be  it  so.        c.  R.  t.  Z 


FESTAL  OCCASIONS. 


£26 


ro2* 


t.  166. 


WELCOME    among   thy   flock   of 
grace 

With  joyful  acclamation, 
Thou,    whom    our    Shepherd    we 
confess : 

Come,  feed  thy  congregation  : 
We  own  the  doctrine  of  thy  cross 

To  be  our  sole  foundation ; 
Accept  from  every  one  of  us 

The  deepest  adoration. 

2.  Lord  Jesus,  to  our  hearts  reveal 
Thy  grace  and  love  unceasing ; 

Thy  hand,   once  pierced  with  the 
Bestow  on  us  a  blessing ;     (nail, 

That  hand  which  to  thy  family, 
With  tender  love's  affection, 

Ere  thou  ascendedst  up  on  high, 
Imparted  benediction. 

3.  0  thou,  the  church's  Head  and 

Lord, 

Who  as  a  shepherd  leadest 
Thy  flock,  and  richly  with  thy  word 

And  sacrament  us  feedest: 
What  shall  we  say?  lost  in  amaze, 

Our  hearts  bow  down  before  thee ; 
For  none  sufficiently  can  praise, 

Love,  honour,  or  adore  thee. 

4.  Our  heavenly  Father,  hear  our 

prayer: 
By  virtue  of  Christ's  suffering. 
In  whom  we  all  accepted  are, 

Receive  us  as  thine  offering: 
To  us  the  counsels  of  thy  love, 

Its  depths,  its  heights  unravel : 
And   may  we  all   through   mercy 
prove         w 
The  fruit  of  thy  Son's  travail. 

6.  0  Spirit  in  the  Godhead's  throne, 

Accept  our  adoration  ; 
Jhou  ever  didst  attend  the  Son, 

And  aid  his  ministration  ; 
1) 


Thou  teachest  us  the  way  to  bliss  i 
Keep  under  thy  protection 

That  church  of  which  He  ruler  is; 
We  '11  follow  thy  direction.         z. 


703. 


t.  159. 


ALL  hail!  our  church's  Elder  dear! 

Jesus,  her  glorious  Head, 
To  thy  disciples  now  appear, 

As  risen  from  the  dead  : 
Let  our  rejoicing  souls  in  thee 
The  tokens  of  thy  passion  see, 
And  hear  thy  gentle  voice  anew 

Say,  "  Peace  be  unto  you  !" 

2.  Rememb'ring  what  our  fathers 

told 
Thou  didst  in  their  young  day, 
This  solemn  jubilee  we  hold, 
That  we,  as  then  did  they, 
Ourselves  in  covenant  may  bind, 
With  soul  and  strength,  with  heart 
and  mind,  (sea, 

Through  life,  in  death,  on  land,  o'er 
Meekly  to  follow  thee. 

3.  Revive  thy  work  amidst  the  years; 
Our  brethren  still  employ, 

On  heathen  soils  to  sow  in  tears, 

With  hope  to  reap  in  joy ;     (few, 

Though  wide  the  fields,  the  laborers 

If  thou  our  failing  faith  renew, 

The  weakest  of  thy  servants,  we 

Can  do  all  things,  through  thee. 

J.  Montgomery. 


ro4.* 


t.  230. 


JESUS,  God  of  our  salvation, 
Behold  thy  church  with  supplica- 
tion 
Humbly  appears  before  thy  face  ; 
By  thy  powerful  love  constrained, 
Since  from  thy  death  we  life  ob- 
tained, y  waise; 
We   give  thee  glory,  thanks,  and 


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FESTAL  OCCASIONS. 


0  listen  to  our  prayer, 
To  meet  thee  us  prepare 
With  due  reverence  ;  (feel, 

No  tongue  can  tell — -what  joy  we 
"When  thou,  Lord,  dost  thyself  re- 
veal. 

2.  Thee  to  approach  with  awe  we 

venture, 
Entreating  thee  our  gates  to  enter; 
Our  souls  and  bodies  are  thine  own: 
Speak  to  every  church  division, 
We  '11  hear  thy  voice  with  deep  im- 
pression, 
For  we  are  bound  to  thee  alone: 
To  thee  in  each  concern 
"We'll  always  humbly  turn; 
"Want  we  insight, 
Let  us  by  thee — instructed  be, 
Then  in  thy  light  the  light  we  see. 

3.  Thus  our  bliss  will  last  for  ever; 
"While  we  enjoy  thy  love  and  favour, 
And  safe  beneath  thy  shadow  rest, 
"We  with  joyful  acclamation 
Adore  thee  as  thy  congregation, 
Thou  art  our  Head  and  Lord  con- 

fess'd : 
To  thee,  Ancient  of  Days, 
Be  honour,  power,  and  praise 
Now  and  ever: 

Lord,  grant  that  we — eternally 
May  put  our  trust  alone  in  thee. 

Countess  Zinzendorf. 


705. 


t.  341. 


TO  Christ  we  homnge  pay, 

We  covenant  this  day, 
Him  to  serve  with  all  our  strength, 

Him  to  love  with  all  our  heart, 
Him  to  follow,  till  at  length 

We  obtain  in  heaven  our  part. 

70G*  t.  79. 

INCLT'  <E  thine  ear  in  favour 
To  u.c,  moat  gracious  Saviour, 


Accept  our  promises :  rsion 

Thy  death,  thy  wounds,  and  pas- 
Abide  our  heart's  confession, 

Till  we  shall  see  thee  face  to  face. 
C.  R.  v.  Z. 


707* 


t.  185. 


HEAD  and  Ruler  of  thy  congre- 
gation, 
W7hich  thou  lov'st  unspeakably, 
And  to  whom  thou  oft  a  deep  sen- 
Giv'st  of  thy  complacency;  (sation 
0  regard  our  hearts  within  us  glow- 
ing, (o'erflowing, 
And  the  contrite  tears  our  eyes 
While     we     blush     with     humble 

shame, 
And  adore  thy  holy  name. 

2.  Jesus,  great  High-priest  of  our 

profession, 
We  in  confidence  draw  near;   (sion 
Condescend  in    mercy  the  confes- 
Of  our  grateful  hearts  to  hear: 
Thee  we  gladly  own  in  every  nation 
Head  and  Master  of   thy  congre- 
gation, 
Conscious  that  in  every  place 
Thou  dispensest  life  and  grace. 

3.  Thy  blest  people,  trusting  in  thy 

merit, 
On  the  earth's  extended  face, 
From   each   other  far,  but  one  in 

spirit, 
Sound  with  one  accord  thy  praise: 
May  we  never  cease  to  make  con- 
fession, (salvation: 
That  thy  death's  the  cause  of  our 
We  to  thee,  our  Head  and  King, 
Joyful  Hallelujahs  sing.  Z 

708.  t.  97. 

THOU,    who    so    graciously   didst 

lead 
Israel  of  old,  from  bondage  freed, 


FESTAL  OCCASIONS. 


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And  by  thine  own  almighty  hand 
Didst  guide  them  to  the  promis'd 

land,  (the  day, 

A  cloud  thy  brightness  veiling  in 
By  night  thy  pillar'd  fire  did  mark 

their  way ; — 

2.  That  mighty  power  thou   then 

didst  show, 
Attends  us  still,  where'er  we  go, 
And  we,  tho'  undeserving,  share 
Thy  tender  love,  thy  watchful  care, 
While  we    thy  leadings   faithfully 

pursue,  (in  view. 

And  keep  the  cloud  and  pillar  still 

3.  May  we  to  thee,  our  Shepherd, 

cleave, 
Thy  Holy  Spirit  never  grieve, 
And  love  each  other  heartily; 
Thereby   the   scorning   world  will 

see,  (God, 

That  we  are  children  of  the  living 
A    chosen     people,    bought    with 

Jesus'  blood.  W.  Home. 


709. 


t.  230. 


0  THOU  God  of  our  salvation, 

Behold  thy  blood-bought  congre- 
gation 

Assembled  here  before  thy  face; 

Pondering  on  thy  gracious  dealing, 

We  would  express  our  grateful 
feeling, 

And  joyful  Hallelujahs  raise: 

But  when  we  in  thy  lig 

Discern,  how  we  requite 
Thee,  0  Jesus, 

We  blush  for  shame, 

Ours  is  the  blame, 

But  praise  is  due  unto  thy  name. 

2.  Deeply  conscious  of  transgres- 
sion, 

To  thee  we  turn,  hear  our  con- 
fession, 


Assure  us  of  thy  pardoning  love : 
O  root  out  whate'er  impedeth 
Thy  Spirit's  work  or  discord  breed- 
eth,  (move: 

Each  stumbling-block  from  us  re* 
Those  who  have  gone  astray 
Cause  to  return,  we  pray, 

Faithful  Shepherd : 
With  thee  our  Guide, 
May  we  abide: 
Preserve  us  lest  we  turn  aside. 


710. 


t.  68. 


LORD,  thy  church's  Rock, 
Who  dost  rule  thy  flock, 
Elder  of  this  congregation, 
We  with  humble  adoration 
Thee,  and  thee  alone, 
Our  chief  Shepherd  own. 

J.  Swertner 


711* 


t.  22. 


(reception  liturgy.  A.) 

IN  the  name  of  Jesus  Christ  our 

Lord, 
The  church's  Head  by  us  ador'd, 
The  Brethren's  congregation  now 
Into  her  fold  receiveth  you  ; — 

2.  With  us  in  Jesus  to  be  one, 
To  follow  him,  and  him  alone, 

To  enjoy  his  faithful  shepherd-care, 
And  his  reproach  and  joy  to  share. 

3.  0  may  our  Lord,  the  God  of  grace, 
Who  gives  you  in  his  fold  a  place, 
Own  you  his  blood-bought  property, 
And  lead  and  bless  you  constantl}-. 

4.  With  heart  and  hand  you  now 

we  own ;  (known, 

The  Lord,  to  whom  your  heart  is 
Cause  your  whole  walk  'mongst  us 

to  be 
His  joy  and  your  felicity. 


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SERVANTS  OF  CHRIST. 


6.  The  God  of  peace  you  sanctifj-, 
With  us  to  yield  him  praise  and  joy ; 
That  spirit,  soul,  and  body  may 
Be  blameless  till  his  perfect  day. 

Gregor. 

712.*  t.  22. 

(reception  liturgy.  B.) 
THIS  flock  of  Christ  receiveth  thee; 
"While,  conscious  of  her  poverty, 
Before  her  Saviour  she  appears 
"Withfervent  sighs  and  contrite  tears. 

2.  Yet  doth  her  inmost  soul  rejoice, 
Because  she  hears  the  Shepherd's 
voice, 


and 

led. 


And   by   her   gracious   Lord 

Head 
Is  gently  govern'd,  train'd,  and 

3.  Enjoy,    then,   with  the  church, 

Christ's  spouse, 
The  privileges  of  his  house; 
And  in  our  joy,  and  grief,  and  care, 
With  us  take  thy  allotted  share. 

4.  As  his  redeem'd  from  this  world's 

thrall, 
Let  us  make  sure  our  blessed  call; 
That,  when  the  Bridegroom  comes, 

we  may 
Be  found  wise  virgins  in  that  day. 
v.  Bruiningk. 


XXXIV.    THE  SERVANTS  OF  CHRIST. 


71i 


t.  166. 


HIGH  on  his  everlasting  throne, 
The  King  of  saints  his  work  surveys, 
Marks  thedearsouls  he  calls  his  own, 
And  smiles  on  his  peculiar  race : 
He  rests  well  pleased  their  toil  to 

see, 
Beneath  his  easy  yoke  they  move, 
With  all  their  heart  and  strength 

agree 
In  the  sweet  labour  of  his  love. 

2.  His  eye  the  world  at  once  looks 
A  vast  uncultivated  field  ;  (thro', 
Mountains  and  vales  in  ghastly  show 
A  barren,  uncouth  prospect  yield  : 
Clear'd  of  the  thorns  by  civil  care, 
A  few  less  hideous  wastes  arc  seen; 
Yet  still  they  all  continue  bare, 
And  not  one  spot  of  earth  is  green. 

3.  See,  where  the  servants  of  their 
A  busy  multitude,  appear;     (God, 


For  Jesus  day  and  night  employ'd, 
His  husbandry  they  toil  to  clear : 
The   love    of  Christ   their   hearts 

constrains,  (hands ; 

And   strengthens  their  unwearied 
They  spend  their  blood,  and  sweat, 

and  pains, 
To  cultivate  Immanuel's  lands. 

4.  Alarm'd  at  their  successful  toil, 
Satan  and  his  wild  spirits  rage : 
The}r  labour  to  tear  up,  and  spoil, 
And  blast  the  rising  heritage: 

In  every  wilderness  they  sow 
The  seed  of  death,  the  carnal  mind  ; 
They  would  not  let  one  virtue  grow, 
Nor  leave  one  seed  of  good  behind. 

5.  Yet  still  the  servants  of  their  Lord 
Look  up,  and  calmly  persevere; 
Supported  by  the  Master's  woitf, 
The  adverse  powers  they  scorn  to 

fear ; 


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229 


Gladly  their  happy  work  pursue ; 
The  labour  of  their  hands  is  seen, 
Their  hands  the  face  of  earth  renew, 
Some  spots  at  least  are  lively  green. 

6.  To  dig  the  ground    they  thus 

bestow  (clod 

Their  lives ;  from  every  soften'd 
They  gather  out  the  stones,  and  sow 
The  immortal  seed  —  the  Word  of 

God:  (prayers, 

They  water  it  with  tears  and 
They  long  for  the  returning  word  : 
Happy,  if  all  their  pains  and  cares 
Can  bring  forth  fruit  to  please  their 

Loid. 

7.  Jesus  their  work  delighted  sees, 
Their  industry  vouchsafes  to  crown; 
He    kindly   gives    the   wish'd    in- 
crease, (down: 

And   sends   the   promis'd  blessing 
The  sap  of  life,  the  Spirit's  powers, 
He  rains  incessant  from  above  ; 
He  all  his  gracious  fulness  showers, 
To  perfect  their  great  work  of  love. 

8.  He  prospers  all  his  servants'  toils ; 
But  of  peculiar  grace  he  chose 

A  flock,  on  whom  his  kindest  smiles 
And  choicest  blessings  he  bestows, 
Devoted  to  their  common  Lord — 
True    followers    of    the    bleeding 

Lamb ; 
By  God  be'ov'd.  by  men  abhorr'd, 
Distinguish'd  by  the  hidden  name. 

9.  Here  many  faithful  souls   are 

found  (dow'd, 

With  power  of  heavenly  love  en- 
Full  of  the  light  of  life,  and  crowir  d 
As  kings  and  priests,  to  serve  their 

God: 
With  burning  zeal  for  Christ  they 

shine, 
Their  body,  soul,  and  spirit  give, 


Their  wealth  and  life  for  Christ  re- 
sign, 
For  Christ  they  gladly  die  or  live. 

10.  What  can  we  offer  thee,  0  Lord, 
For  all  the  wonders  of  thy  grace  i 
Fain  would  we  thy  great  name  re 

cord, 
And  worthily  set  forth  thy  praise : 
Dear  object  of  our  faith  and  love, 
To  whom   our   more   than   all  we 

owe, 
Open  the  fountain  from  above, 
And  let  it  on  our  spirits  flow ! 

11.  So  shall  our  lives  thy  power 
proclaim, 

Thy  grace  for  every  sinner  free, 
Till  all  mankind   shall  know  thy 

name, 
Shall  all  stretch  out  their  hands  to 

thee: 
Open  a  door,  which  earth  and  hell 
May  strive  to  shut,  but  strive  in 

vain ;  (dwell 

Grant  that   thy  word   may  richly 
Among  us,  and  our  fruit  remain ! 

12.  0  multiply  thy  sowers'  seed, 
And  fruit  we  every  hour  shall  bear; 
Throughout  the  world  thy  Gospel 

spread, 
Thy  everlasting  grace  declare: 
W7e  all,  in  perfect  love  renew'd, 
Shall  know  the   greatness   of  thy 

power, 
Stand  in  the  temple  of  our  < 
As  pillars,  and  go  out  no  more. 

Syangcnberg 

714.  t.OO. 

THE  doctrine  of  our  d- 

The   faith    he    on    Blount   Calvary 

scal'd, 
We  sign,  asserting  i 
Which  in  his  gospel  is  reveal'd 


230 


SERVANTS  OF  CHRIST. 


As  truth  divine ;  and  curs'd  are  they 
Who  add  thereto  or  take  away. 

2.  We  steadfastly  this  truth  main- 

tain, 

That  none  is  righteous,  no  not  one  ; 

That  in  the  Lamb,  for  sinners 
slain, 

We're  justified  by  faith  alone; 

And  all  who  in  his  name  believe, 

Christ  and  his  righteousness  re- 
ceive. 

3.  Our  works  and  merits  we  dis- 

claim, 
Opposing  all  self-righteousness, 
Ev'n  our  best  actions  we  condemn 
As  ineffectual,  and  confess,  (trust, 
Whoe'er   thereon   doth    place    his 
And  not  on  Jesus,  will  be  lost. 

4.  Christ  is  our  Master,  Lord,  and 

God, 
The  fulness  of  the  Three  in  One ; 
His  life,  death,  righteousness,  and 

blood, 
Our  faith's  foundation  are  alone, 
His  Godhead   and  his  death  shall 
Our  theme  to  all  eternity.  (be 

6.  On  him  we'll  venture  all  we  have, 
Our  lives,  our  all  to  him  we  owe ; 
None  else  is  able  us  to  save, 
Nought   but   the   Saviour  will  we 

know;  (hand, 

This  we  subscribe  with  heart  and 
Resolv'd  through  grace  thereby  to 

stand. 

6.  This  now  with  heaven's  resplen- 
dent host 
We  echo  thro1  the  church  of  God; 
Among  the  heathen  make  our  boast 
Of  Jesus'  Baying  death  and  blood: 
We  would  like  many  waters  join, 
In  showing  forth  Ins  love  divine. 

J.  (X-nnick. 


715.  t.22. 

POUR    out    thy    Spirit   from    on 
high;  (bless; 

Lord,     thine    assembled    servant* 
Graces  and  gifts  to  each  supply, 
And  clothe  us  with  thy  righteous- 
ness. 

2.  Within   thy   temple   where   we 

stand,  (thee, 

To  teach  the  truth,  as  taught  by 
Saviour !    like   stars   in   thy  right 

hand, 
The  angels  of  the  churches  be. 

3.  WTisdom,  and  zeal,  and  faith  im- 

part, (above. 

Firmness,    with     meekness     from 
To  bear  thy  people  on  our  heart, 
And  love  the  souls  whom  thou  dost 

love: — 

4.  To  watch  and  pray,  and  never 

faint,  (keep, 

By  day  and  night  strict  guard  to 
To  warn  the  sinner,  cheer  the  saint, 
Nourish  thy  lambs,  and  feed  thy 

sheep. 

5.  Then,  when  our  work  is  finish'd 

here, 
In  humble  hope  our  charge  resign: 
When    the   chief    Shepherd    shall 

appear, 
0  God  I  may  they  and  we  be  thine. 
J.  Montgomery. 

716.  t.  595. 

YE  servants  of  the  Lord, 

Each  in  his  office  wait, 
Observant  of  his  heavenly  word, 

And  watchful  at  his  gate. 

2.   Let  all  your  lamps  be  bright, 
And  trim  the  golden  flame: 

Gird  np  your  loins,  as  in  his  sight, 
For  awful  is  his  name. 


SERVANTS  OF  CHRIST. 


231 


*.  Watch:   'tis  your  Lord's  com- 
mand ; 

And  while  we  speak,  he's  near: 
Vlark  the  first  signal  of  his  hand, 

And  ready  all  appear. 
I.  0  happy  servant  he, 

In  such  a  posture  found ! 
He  shall  his  Lord  with  rapture  see, 

And  be  with  honour  crown'd. 
6.  Christ  shall  the  banquet  spread 

With  his  own  royal  hand,     (head 
And  raise  that  favourite  servant's 

Amidst  the  angelic  band. 

Doddridge. 


717. 


t.  14. 


0,  HOW  should  those  be  clean,  who 
The  vessels  of  the  Lord !     (bear 

How  should  those  give  themselves  to 
Who  minister  his  Word!   (prayer, 

2.  Cleanse  me,  0  Lord, — my  head, 
And  a  pure  heart  induce,  (my  feet, 

That  I  may  be  a  vessel  meet 
For  thy  most  holy  use. 

3.  0  may  the  beamings  of  thy  grace, 
Reflected  on  my  mien, 

When  call'd  a  sinful  world  to  face, 
Show  where  my  soul  ha3  been. 

4.  Then  shall  I  not  be  greatly  mov'd 
By  envy  or  applause, 

Content  to  be  by  thee  approv'd, 
And  glorying  in  thy  cause. 

Co  rider. 


718* 


t.  22. 


To  gain  earth's  gilded  toys,  or  flee 
The  cross  endur'd,  my  God,  by  thee  ? 

3.  No,  fearless  I  '11  in  deed  and  word 
Witness  of  thee,  my  gracious  Lord : 
My  life  and  blood  I  here  present, 
If  for  thy  truth  they  may  be  spent, 

4.  For  this  let  men  revile  my  name, 
No  cross  I  shun,  I  fear  no  shame, 
I  no  reproach  nor  sufferings  dread, 
Is  Christ  with  me,  I'm  not  afraid. 

5.  Give  me  thy  strength,  0  God  of 

power,  (roar, 

Then,  let  winds  blow,  or  thunders 

I  need  not  fear  by  sea  or  land, 

For  thou,  my  God,  wilt  by  me  stand. 

J.  Winkler. 


SHALL  I,  thro'  fear  of  feeble  man, 
The  Spirit's  fire  in  me  restrain  ? 
Aw'd  by  a  mortal's  frown,  shall  I 
Conceal  the  word  of  God  most  High? 

2.   Shall  I,  to   soothe    the   unholy 

throng,  (tongue; 

Soften  thy  truth,  and  smooth  my 


719. 


t.  56. 


YE  who  called  :||:  to  Christ's  service 
are,  (prayer ; 

Join  together  :||:  both  in  work  and 
Venture  all  on  him,  our  Lord, 
Who  assures  us  in  his  word, 
We  are  always :  ||:  objects  of  his  care. 

2.  Showers  of  blessing  :[):  from  the 

Lord  proceed, 
Strength  supplying  :||:  in  the  time 

of  need ; 
For  no  servant  of  our  King 
Ever  lacked  any  thing:  (reed. 

He  will  never  :||:  break  the  bruised 

3.  Lord  have  mercy  :||:  on  each  land 

and  place, 
Where  thy  servants  :[|:  preach  the 

word  of  grace  ; 
Life  and  power  on  them  bestow, 
Them  with  needful  strength  endow, 
That  with    boldness  :jj:   they  may 

thee  confess. 

4.  May  we  faithful  :||:  in  our  service 

be, 
Truly  careful  :||:  in  our  ministry; 


232 


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Keep  us  to  thy  church  fast  bound, 
In  the  faith  preserve  us  sound, 
Often  weeping    :||:    grateful    tears 
'fore  thee.  gchlicht. 


720* 


T.  14. 


LORD  Jesus,  who  hast  called  us 

To  magnify  thy  name, 
And  preach  the  doctrine  of  thy  cross 

Amidst  reproach  and  shame ; — 

2.  We  thee  entreat  with  one  accord, 
Thy  ministers  prepare       (word, 

To  lead  thy  flock,  and  preach  thy 
With  meekness,  zeal,  and  care. 

3.  Nought  can  we  do  without  thy 
But  by  thy  power  we  know,   (aid. 

Strong  out  of  weakness  we  are  made, 
And  conquer  where  we  go.        z. 


721. 


t.  166. 


0  GLORIOUS  Master  of  thy  house, 
Thou  know'st  the  thoughts  of  every 

breast ; 
To  thee  each  servant  gladly  goes, 
Like  Noah's    dove   for   peace  and 
Indeed  the  waters  overflow    (rest: 
The  guilty  world,  and  us  withstand; 
Few  will   our   mind   and   purpose 

know,  (mand. 

Few  comprehend  thy  bless'd  com- 

2.  But  we  can  hope  thy  word  and 

grace 
Will  soften  many  a  heart  of  stone: 
What  means  can  win  the    human 

race  ? 
The  same  which  our  poor   hearts 

have  won. 
Tho'  carnal  reason  stand  to  faith 
Oppos'd,    the  wounded   conscience 

flies 
To  the  bless'd  doctrine  of  thy  death 
And  all-atoning  sacrifice. 


3.  Thy  powerful   presence,    Lord, 

display, 
Or  else  in  vain  the  sun  we  see ; 
Thou  art  our  life,  our  truth,  our  way, 
We  have  no  comfort  but  in  thee  : 
Vouchsafe  to  us  thy  unction,  Lord  ; 
Where'er  obedient  to  thy  call 
We  go,  thy  help  to  us  afford, 
And  ever  be  our  All  in  all. 

J.  Gam  bold. 


722. 


T.  1 


W 


723.* 


t.  146. 


BE  present  with  thy  servants,  Lord, 
We  look  to  thee  with  one  accord ; 
Refresh  and  strengthen  us  anew, 
And  bless  what  in  thy  name  we  do. 

2.  0  teach  us  all  thy  perfect  will 
To  understand  and  to  fulfil :  (light, 
When  human  insight  fails,  give 
This  will  direct  our  steps  aright. 

3.  The  Lord's  joy  be  our  strength 

and  stay, 
In  our  employ  from  day  to  day; 
Our  thoughts  and  our  activity 
Thro'  Jesus'  merits  hallow'd  be. 


LORD,  grant  thy  servants  grace, 

The  needful  gifts  and  unction, 
That  with  due  faithfulness    (tion  : 

They  may  discharge  their  func- 
That  all  things  as  they  ought 

May  punctually  be  done  ; 
And  with  success,  when  wrought, 

Their  work  vouchsafe  to  crown. 

2.   We  pray  thee,  bless  them  all, 

And  prosper  their  endeavour, 
In  their  important  call 

To  serve  thee,  gracious  Saviour: 
Thou  listen'st  to  our  prayers, 

And  surely  wilt  uphold 
The  faithful  ministers 

Of  thy  redeemed  fold. 


SERVANTS  OF  CHRIST. 


23* 


(24.* 


t.  185. 


SINCE  our  Saviour  call'd  us  to  in- 
Everlasting  happiness,  (herit 
And  "without   the   unction   of  his 

Spirit 
Toward  the  mark -we  cannot  press; 
Grant  us  therefore,  Holy  Ghost,  the 

favour,  (haviour, 

Both  in  doctrine    and  in   our  be- 
By  thee  to  be  taught  and  led, 
Till  in  Christ  we  're  perfected. 

2.  Faithful  Lord,  my  only  joy  and 

pleasure 
Shall  remain,  -while  here  I  stay, 
Thee,    my   matchless   Friend   and 

highest  Treasure, 
To  adore,  serve,  and  obey :  (feeble, 
Tho'    I    in    myself  am    -weak    and 
Yet  I  trust  thy  grace  will  me  enable, 
By  obedience  to  thy  will 
All  thy  purpose  to  fulfil.  Z. 

Oft* 


1ZD. 


T.  228. 

BODY  and  soul's  at  thy  command, 
And  vre  writh  gladness  ready  stand 

To  serve  thy  name.  Lord  Jesus ; 

Since  thy  bless'd  Spirit  did  explain 

Unto    our   hearts,  "why  thou  wast 

slain,  (us: 

Nought  else  on  earth  can  please 
0  no, — although 
We  are  feeble — and  unstable, 
Thou  'rt  our  treasure, 
And  to  serve  thee  is  our  pleasure. 

2.  Unto  ourselves  no  praise  is  due; 
And  should  we  even  something  do, 

That  in  thy  sight  were  pleading, 
To  thee  we  render  all  the  praise," 
Thou  giv'st  thereto  enabling  grace, 

And  grantest  us.  thy  blessing: 
Unless — thy  grace 
Sway  our  nature, — every  creature 


Is  unwilling 

Aught  that 's  good  to  be  fulfilling. 
Louisa  y.  Ilayn 


72G. 


t.39. 


LORD,  grant  us,  tho'  deeply  abased 

with  shame,  (in  thy 
With  true  Christian  courage 
In  thy  blessed  work  may  we  always 

abound,  (be  crown'd. 

And  let  with  success  all  our  labour 
2.   Give  grace,  that  as  brethren  we 

join  hands  in  love,  (prove, 
Engaging  to  thee  ever  faithful  to 
"Where'er  to  thy  service  appointed 

we  stand,  (command. 

To  sow  or  to  reap,  at  thy  call  and 


abased 
name ;    N(. 
to  act    /    v 


727.^ 


T.14. 


0  GRANT  thy  servant,  thro'  thy 
An  understanding  heart,   (grace, 

Thy  dealings  with   thy  church  to 
And  counsel  to  impart.      (trace, 

2.  "With  heavenly  wisdom  me  en- 
Thy  peace  0  may  I  feel ;     (dow, 

Presence  of  mind  on  me  bestow, 
To  execute  thy  will. 

3.  Thus,  strengthen'd  in  the  inner 
Supported  by  thy  aid,  (man, 

1  shall  thy  gracious  aim  obtain, 
And  in  thy  path  proceed. 


728.* 


T.  ll 


IN  mercy,  Lord,  this  grace  bestow, 
That  in  thy  service  we  may  do, 
With  gladness  and  a  willing  mind. 
Whatever  is  for  us  assigned. 

2.  Grant  we,  impelled  by  thy  love, 
In    smallest    things    may    faithful 

prove  : 
Till  we  depart,  we  wish  to  be 
Devoted  wholly  unto  thee.  * 


234 


SPREAD  OF  THE  GOSPEL. 


729. 


t.  166. 


"O  MAY  the  witness-spirit  rest, 

Lord,  on  thj^  congregation, 
May  godly  zeal  inspire  each  breast 

To  publish  thy  salvation : 
We  gladly  promise  faithfulness 

To  do  what  we  are  able ; 
Sufficient  is  for  us  thy  grace, 

Which  doth  support  the  feeble. 
Z. 


730* 


t.79. 


WITH  gladness  we  will  follow  thee; 
We  vow  allegiance,  bend  the  kneo 
To  thee,  our  Lord  and  Head : 
We  '11  venture  freely  every  thing, 
At   thy   command,    0   Christ    our 

King; 
By  thee  alone  we  will  be  led. 


731. 


t.  97. 


THOU  Master  of  thy  family, 
In  humble  faith  we  look  to  thee  ; 
Dispose    our   hearts,    thy   blessed 
With  resignation  to  fulfil :         (will 
Call  forth  thy  servants,  grant  them 

needful  grace, 
And  say  to  each,  "I  leave  with  thee 

my  peace." 

732  *         t.  205. 

LET  thy  presence  go  with  me, 
Saviour,  else  I  dare  not  move ; 
With  thy  aid  and  led  by  thee, 
I  will  go,  constraint  by  love ; 
Serve  thy  cause  with  all  my  might, 
Deeming  every  burden  light ; 
And,  if  favour'd  with  success, 
To  thee  render  all  the  praise. 


XXXV.    THE  SPREAD  OF  THE  GOSPEL. 


733.* 


T.  590. 


THY  mercy,  Lord,  to  us  dispense, 

Thy  blessing  on  us  pour ; 
Lift  up  thy  gracious  countenance 

Upon  us  evermore : 
0  may  we  fully  know  thy  mind, 

Thy  saving  word  proclaim, 
That  many  heathen-tribes  may  find 

Salvation  in  thy  name. 

2.  In  these  our  days  exalt  thy  grace, 

Thy  precious  gospel  spread ; 
That  for  the  travail  of  thy  soul 

Thou  mayst  behold  thy  seed: 
O  may  thy  knowledge  fill  the  earth, 

Increase  the  number  still 
Df  those  who  in  thy  word  believe, 

And  do  thy  holy  will. 


3.  Lord,  by  thy  Spirit  us  prepare 
To  follow  thy  command, 

To  execute  thy  utmost  aim, 
And  in  thy  presence  stand, 

As  servants  willing  to  be  us'd, 
Who  in  thy  work  delight, 

And  offer  freely  praise  and  prayer 
As  incense  day  and  night. 

4.  Hereto  wo  cheerful  say,  Amen; 
We  have  this  truth  avow'd, 

That  we  in  spirit,  body,  soul, 

Are  bound  to  serve  our  God, 
Who  touch'd,  and  drew,  and  woo'd 
our  hearts, 
And  conquer'd  us  by  love; 
To  him  we  have  engag'd  ourselves, 
O  may  we  faithful  prove. 

Couutcss  Zinzonlort 


SPREAD  OF  THE  GOSPEL. 


235 


734* 


T.  Z 


22 


IN  our  short  "warfare  here  below 
May  our  experience  daily  show, 
That  in  our  weakness,  thro'  thy  aid, 
Thy  strength  divine  is  perfected. 

2.   Without  thy  blessing  how  could 
Be  servants  pleasing  unto  thee?  (we 
But  we  can  by  experience  sing, 
Thy  word  hath  power,   and  fruit 
doth  bring. 

8.  Ah,  could  we  preach  in  every 
place,  (grace, 

Our  Saviour's  boundless  love  and 
That  thousandswho  are  yet  enslav'd, 
Might  in  these  gospel-times  be  sav'd. 

4.  There 's  but  a  small  beginning 
made, 

The  earth  is  still  o'ercast  with  shade: 

Break  forth,  thou  Sun  of  righteous- 
ness, (bless. 

"With   healing   beams   the   nations 

6.  Whene'er  we  to  mankind  proclaim 
Thy  dying  love  and  precious  name, 
Support   thy   servants'    weakness, 

Lord, 
By  thy  blest  Spirit,  grace,  and  word. 

6.  Lord  of  theharvest.laborerssend, 
Who  willing  are  their  lives  to  spend 
In  scorching  heat  and  chilling  cold, 
To  bring  the  heathen  to  thy  fold. 

7.  When  all  our  labour  here  is  o'er, 
And  when  our  light  shall  burn  no 

more, 
When  our  endeavours  have  an  end, 
Then  let  our  souls  to  thee  ascend. 
M.  Stach. 

735.*         t.  114. 

THOU  Saviour  of  the  world,  great 

Mediator,  (soul 

O  mayst  thou  for  the  travail  of  thy 


Behold  thy  seed  extend  from  polo 
to  pole:  (creature; 

Thy  boundless  mercy  show  to  every 

With  old  and  young  thy  gracioui 
aim  obtain;        (plead  in  vain. 

Thy  prayers  and  tears  can  never 

2.  Thy  glorious  gospel  spread  thro* 
every  nation ;  (name 

Give  us  an  open  door,  thy  saving 
In  the  most  distant  regions  to  pro- 
claim, 
With  power,  and  with  the  Spirit^ 

demonstration ; 
And  grant  us  joyfully  in  every  land 
To  see  thy  pleasure  prosper  in  our 
hand. 


36* 


t.  97. 


THE  Lord  himself  gave  forth  the 
word:  (Lord: 

Wre  preach  most  gladly  Christ  the 

May  thousands,  Lord,  thy  voice 
obey, 

And  turn  to  thee  without  delay ; 

To  those  who  hear  us  grant  an  open 
ear,  (thou  appear. 

And  when  we  point  thee  out,  do 

2.  'T  is  the  desire  of  all  our  hearts, 
That  in  the  earth's  remotest  parts 
The  love  of  God  to  all  mankind 
Be  preached  to  heathen  base  and 

blind;  (believe, 

For  Jesus  saves  from  sin  all  who 
And  pardon  offer'd  thro'  his  blood 

receive. 

3.  Thanks,  adoration,  glory,  praise, 
To  Christ  we  render  for  his  grace ; 
With  every  breath  may  we  proclaim 
His  goodness  and  extol  his  name: 
0  Lord  thy  knowledge  spread  both 

far  and  near,  (share. 

May  all  in  thy  redemption  have  a 


286 


SPREAD  OF  THE  GOSPEL. 


787.  t.  97. 

AS  'twas  of  old,  we  now  may  trace, 
In  these  most  blessed  times  of  grace, 
How  the  reviving  gospel-sound 
Of  blood-bought  grace  is  spreading 

round:  (increase. 

We  see  with  joy  the  work  of  God 
And  thousands  who  thro'  Jesus  find 

release. 

2.  We  see  in  hearts  as  cold  as  ice 
The  Sun  of  righteousness  arise, 
And  that  his  all-enlivening  rays 
Of  Satan's  slaves  make  sons  of  grace, 
Who  are  increasing  daily  more  and 

more,  (us  adore. 

And  who  the  slaughter'd  Lamb  with 

3.  Great  is  the  harvest,  truly  great ; 
The  Gentiles  for  thy  advent  wait : 
Saviour,  thy  word  of  promise  keep. 
And  send  thy  servants  forth  to  reap; 
Yea,  hosts  of  faithful  witnesses  pre- 
pare, (declare. 

Who  from  exnerience  may  thy  truth 
J.  Swertner. 

738*  t.  22. 

LORD,  at  thy  feet  amaz'd  we  sink. 
When  on  thy  wondrous  grace  we 

think, 
Which  now  so  strikingly  appears, 
The  glory  of  this  vale  of  tears. 

2.  The  gospel  in  these  blessed  days. 
Throughout   the    earth    its   beams 

displays ; 
Nations  that  never  heard  of  thee, 
Thy  great  salvation  shout  to  see. 

3.  That  mystery,  from  ages  Beal'd, 

God  by  his  Spirit  hath  reveal'd. 
That  heavenly  thrones  and  powers 

might  know 
God's  wisdom  by  the  church  below. 
Molther. 


739. 


t.  221. 


THE  springs  of  salvation  from 
Christ  the  rock  bursting, 

And  flowing  through  the  wilderness, 

Refresh  and  enliven  his  heritage 
thirsting ; 

Abundant  are  the  showers  of  grace ; 

As  rain  overstreaming  the  parched 
ground, 

With  plenty  now  teeming,  spreads 
verdure  round, 

The  promised  blessing  its  influence 
diffuses, 

And  fruit,  to  the  husbandman  grate- 
ful, produces. 

2.   'I'll  bless  thee  and  thou  shalt 

be  set  for  a  blessing,' 
Thus  saith  the  Lord,  ■  to  all  around :' 
0  may  we  in  grace  and  in  number 
increasing,  (abound: 

Tn  faith,  which  works  by  love, 
Upon  thy  grace  founded  immova- 
bly, (thee; 
And  rooted  and  grounded  in  love  to 
Thus  shall  we  in  doctrine,  in  word 
and  behaviour,  (savour. 
To  others  of  life  unto  life  prove  a 


740.* 


t.  205. 


WOULD    the  world   our   passport 

see, 
By  which  we  free  entrance  gain, 
Or  ask  our  authority, 
We  reply,  "The  Lamb  was  slain  :' 
This  is  everywhere  our  b 
lie  that  higher  soars  is  lost: 
For  that  powerful  word  we  raise, 
Christ,  to  thee  eternal  praise. 

2.  Every  where  with  shoutings  loud, 
Shouts  that  shake  the  gates  of  hell, 
Thy  anointed  witness-cloud 
Of  thy  great  redemption  tell: 


SPREAD  OF  THE  GOSPEL. 


237 


Arc  our  door-posts,  Lamb  of  God, 
Sprinkled  with  atoning  blood, 
By  its  virtue  we  shall  be 
From  the  dread  destroyer  free. 

z. 


741* 


t.221. 


WITH  fire  and  with  spirit  endow'd 

every  moment, 
Ye  ministers  of  Christ  confess'd, 
Go  forth  and  proclaim  ye  the  word 

of  atonement,  (press'd 

Both  far  and  near ;  and  when  op- 
By  hardships  and  trials,  be  bold  in 

God,  (and  blood  : 

And  gladly  for  him  spend  your  life 
'Midst  tempests   and  billows,  and 

thro'  deserts  go,  (then  to  sow. 

The  seed  of  the  gospel  'mongst  hea- 

I.  Arbo. 


742/ 


t.  582. 


AMBASSADORS  of  Christ, 

Know  ye  the  way  you  go? 
It  is  a  path  not  strew'd  with  flowers, 

But  yielding  thorns  and  woe: 
All  who  Christ  crucified 

Their  only  Saviour  own,     (base, 
Meet   often   with   such   treatment 

As  to  their  Lord  was  shown. 

2.  But  see,  the  fields  are  white; 

Go  therefore,  labourers,  go, 
The  Lord  leads  on  to  victory, 

His  power  and  grace  you  know : 
Christ,  who  was  crucified, 

Of  all  is  sovereign  Lord, 
He  is  the  captain  of  the  host, 

We  conquer  through  his  word. 


743* 


t.  70, 


GO,  witness  of  the  suffering 
Of  Christ,  who  as  our  offering 
Our  guilt  and  curse  did  bear; 
Proclaim  his  great  salvation 


To  many  a  heathen  nation, 

And  spread  his  gospel  every  where. 


r44.* 


t.  205. 


WARRIOR,  on  thy  station  stand, 

Faithful  to  thy  Saviour's  call, 
With  the  shield  of  faith  in  hand* 

Fearless,  let  what  may  befall 
Nothing  fill  thee  with  dismay, 
Hunger,  toil,  or  length  of  way: 
In  the  strength  of  Jesus  boast; 
Never,  never  quit  thy  post. 

745.*         t.  185 

WHAT  affords  the  Christian  war- 
rior vigour, 

Who  climbs  rocks,  or  sinks  in 
sands, 

Braving  now  of  northern  stormi 
the  rigour, 

Fainting  then  in  southern  lands? 

Here  no  care  avails,  no  circum- 
spection, 

But  depending  on  his  Lord's  pro- 
tection, 

In  his  heavenly  armour  clad, 

He  moves  on  serene  and  glad. 


746. 


t.  14. 


HOW    are   thy   servants   blest,    O 
How  sure  is  their  defence  !  (Lord  I 
Eternal  wisdom  is  their  guide, 
Their  shield  Omnipotence. 

2.  In  foreign  realms,  and  lands  re- 
Supported  by  thy  care,  (mote, 
Through  burning  climes  they  pas# 

unhurt, 
And  breathe  in  tainted  air. 

3.  Thy  mercy  sweetens  every  soil, 
Makes  every  region  please,  (claim 
Where  on  the  mountains  they  pro- 
Thy  reign,  0  Prince  of  peace. 


268 


SPREAD  OF  THE  GOSPEL. 


4.  The  love  of  Christ  constraining 

them, 
They  plant  sweet  Sharon's  rose 
Successfully  on  icy  plains, 
And  in  eternal  snows. 

6.  In  midst  of  dangers,  fears,  and 
Thy  goodness  they  adore;  (deaths 
And  praise  thee  for  thy  mercies 
And  humbly  hope  for  more,   (past, 


747. 


t.  582. 


FATHER  of  boundless  grace  ! 

Thou  hast  in  part  fulfill'd 
Thy  promise  made  to  Adam's  race, 

In  God  incarnate  seal'd: 
A  few  from  every  land 

At  first  to  Salem  came, 
And  saw  the  wonders  of  thy  hand, 

And  saw  the  tongues  of  flame. 

2.  Yet  still  we  wait  the  end, 
The  coming  of  our  Lord ; 

The  full  accomplishment  attend 

Of  thy  prophetic  word: 
Thy  promise  deeper  lies, 

In  unexhausted  grace ; 
And  new  discover'd  worlds  arise 

To  sing  their  Saviour's  praise. 

3.  Belov'd  for  Jesus'  sake, 
By  him  redeem'd  of  old, 

All  nations  must  come  in,  and  make 

One  undivided  fold  : 
"While  gather'd  in  by  thee, 

And  perfected  in  one, 
They  all  at  once  thy  glory  see, 

Iu  thine  eternal  Son.       c.  Wesley. 


748.: 


t.  155. 


0  WHAT  praise  in  highest  strain, 
By  the  ransonvd  host  in  heaven 

Will  be  given 
To  him  who  brought  us  to  God 

By  his  blood, 
When  of  every  tongue  and  nation 


There  will  be  with  exultation 
But  one  flock  and  Shepherd  known 

2.  Amen,  Jesus'  words  are  true. 
Surely  he  his  gracious  promise 

Will  accomplish ; 
Ye  his  servants,  ready  stand 

In  each  land, 
Yea,  in  the  most  distant  places, 
Till  he  comes,  to  sound  his  praises, 
And  make  known  his  saving  name. 


749. 


t.  22. 


OH,  why  should  Israel's  sons,  once 

blest, 
Still     roam     the    scorning    world 

around, 
Disown'd  of  heaven,  by  man  op- 

press'd, 
Outcasts     from     Zion's     hallow'd 

ground  ? 

2.  0  God  of  Israel,  view  their  race ! 
Back    to    thy  fold    the    wanderers 

bring:  (grace, 

Teach  them  to  seek  thy  slighted 
To  hail  in   Christ   their   promis'd 

King. 

3.  The  vail  of  darkness  rend  in  twain, 
Which  hides  their  Shiloh's  glorious 

light: 
The  sever'd  olive-branch  again 
Back  to  its  parent  stock  unite. 

4.  While   Judah  views   his   birth- 

right gone,  (move, 

With     contrive    slinme    his     besom 
The  Saviour  he  denied — to  own, 
The  Lord  he  crucified — to  love. 

5.  Haste,    glorious    day,   expected 

long,  (shall  raise, 

When  Jew  and  Greek  one  prayer 
With  eager  feet  one  temple  throng, 
One    God   with    grateful    rapture 

praise.         Bickerstcth's  Collection 


SPREAD  OF  THE  GOSPEL. 


23& 


i50. 


t.  151. 


OH  that  the  Lord's  salvation 

Were  out  of  Zion  come ; 
To  heal  his  ancient  nation, 

To  lead  his  outcasts  home  ? 
How  long  the  holy  city 

Shall  heathen  feet  profane  ? 
Return,  0  Lord,  in  pity  ; 

Rebuild  her  walls  again. 
2.   Let  fall  thy  rod  of  terror, 

Thy  saving  grace  impart : 
Roll  back  the  vail  of  error, 

Release  the  fetter'd  heart: 
Let  Israel,  home  returning, 

Her  lost  Messiah  see  ; 
Give  oil  of  joy  for  mourning, 

And  bind  thy  church  to  thee. 

Lyte. 

751.  t.  22. 

WHEN     shall    thine    hour,     dear 
Jesus,  come,  (home ; 

That  Israel's  sons  shall  be  brought 
"When  shall  they  in  thy  name  confide, 
Whom  once  their  fathers  crucified? 

2.  When  shall  that  hour  of  grace 

appear,  (near; 

That  rends  their  vnil  as  Christ  draws 
When  shall  they  feel  what  Thomas 

felt,  (knelt? 

When  'fore  his  wounded   side   he 

3.  Then,  Father,  all  thy  family 
Shall  in  thy  house  assembled  be, 
And  bless  the  Lamb  who  once  was 

slain;  (Amen. 

Come    soon,    Lord    Jesus,    come: 

z. 

752.  t.  590. 

LOPvD,  to  thy  people  aid  dispense, 
Their  shield  and  portion  be, 
And  let  their  lives  the  world  con- 
That  they  belong  to  thee:       (vince 
To  bear  thy  truth  to  distant  parts, 


Thy  chosen  servants  call; 

Reveal  thy  grace  to  heathen  hearts, 

Thy  grace  extend  to  all.    m.  Taylor. 


752 


t.  22. 


JESUS  shall  reign  where'er  the  sun 
Doth  his  successive  journeys  run  ; 
His  kingdom  stretch  from  shore  to 
shore,  (more. 

Till  moons  shall  wax  and  wane  no 

2.  For  him  shall  endless  prayer  be 

made,  (head : 

And  praises  throng  to  crown  his 
His  name  like  sweet  perfume  shall 
With  every  morning  sacrifice,    (rise 

3.  People  and  realms  of  every  tongue 
Dwell  on hislove with  sweetestsong; 
And  infant  voices  shall  proclaim 
Their  early  blessings  on  his  name. 

4.  Blessings   abound  where'er   he 

reigns, 
The  prisoner  leaps  to  lose  his  chains. 
The  weary  find  eternal  rest, 
And  all  the  sons  of  want  are  blest. 

5.  Let  every  creature  rise  and  bring' 
Peculiar  honours  to  our  King; 
Angels  descend  with  songs  again, 
And  earth  repeat  the  loud  Amen. 

Watta. 

754.  t.  151. 

HAIL  to  the  Lord's  Anointed! 

Great  David's  greater  Son ! 
Hail,  in  the  time  appointed, 

l['\<  reign  on  earth  begun! 
He  comes  to  break  oppression, 

To  set  the  captive  free; 
To  take  away  transgression, 

And  rule  in  equity. 
2.  lie  shall  come  down  like  showers 

Upon  the  fruitful  earth  : 
And  joy  and  hope,  like  flowers, 

Spring  in  his  path  to  birth: 


240 


SPREAD  OF  THE  GOSPEL. 


Before  him,  on  the  mountains, 
Shall  peace,  the  herald,  go : 

And  righteousness,  in  fountains, 
From  hill  to  valley  flow. 

8.   Arabia's  desert-ranger 

To  him  shall  bow  the  knee ; 
The  Ethiopian  stranger 

His  glory  come  to  see : 
With  offerings  of  devotion 

Ships  from  the  isles  shall  meet, 
To  pour  the  wealth  of  ocean 

In  tribute  at  his  feet. 
4.  Kings  shall  fall  down  before  him, 

And  gold  and  incense  bring; 
All  nations  shall  adore  him, 

His  praise  all  people  sing: 
For  he  shall  have  dominion 

O'er  river,  sea,  and  shore, 
Far  as  the  eagle's  pinion, 

Or  dove's  light  wiug  can  soar. 

6.   For  him  shall  prayer  unceasing 

And  daily  vows  ascend ; 
His  kingdom  still  increasing, — 

A  kingdom  without  end: 
The  mountain-dew  shall  nourish 

A  seed  in  weakness  sown,     (ish, 
Whose  fruit  shall  spread  and  flour- 

And  shake  like  Lebanon. 

6.  O'er  every  foe  victorious, 

He  on  his  throne  shall  rest; 
From  age  to  age  more  glorious, 

All  blessing  and  all  blest: 
The  tide  of  time  shall  never 

His  covenant  remove: 
His  name  shall  stand  for  ever, 

His  great,  best  name  of  love. 

J.  Montgomery. 


755. 


t.  151. 


FROM  Greenland's  icy  mountains, 
From  India's  coral  strand, 

Where  Afric's  sunny  fountains 
Roll  down  their  golden  sand ; 


From  many  an  ancient  river, 
From  many  a  palmy  plain, 

They  call  us  to  deliver 

Their  land  from  error's  chain. 

2.  Shall  we,  whose  souls  are  lighted 
With  wisdom  from  on  high, 

Shall  we  to  men  benighted 

The  lamp  of  life  deny? 
Salvation  !  0  salvation  ! 

The  joj-ful  sound  proclaim, 
Till  earth's  remotest  nation 

Has  learn'd  Messiah's  name. 

3.  Waft,  waft,  ye  winds,  his  story, 
And  you,  ye  waters,  roll, 

Till  like  a  sea  of  glory, 

It  spreads  from  pole  to  pele ; 

Till  o'er  our  ransom'd  nature 
The  Lamb  for  sinners  slain, 

Redeemer,  King,  Creator, 
In  bliss  returns  to  reign. 

Bishop  Heber. 


756. 


t.  22 


BEFORE  Jehovah's  awful  throne, 
Ye  nations  bow  with  sacred  joy  ; 
Know  that  the  Lord  is  God  alone : 
He  can  create  and  he  destroy. 

2.  His   sovereign   power,    without 

our  aid,  (men; 

Made  us    of  clay,   and    form'd  us 
And  when   like   wandering   sheep 

we  stray'd, 
He  brought  us  to  his  fold  again. 

3.  Enter  his   gates  with   thankful 

songs, 
And  in  his  courts  your  voices  raise  : 
Let  earth,  with  her  ten,  thousand 

tongues,  (praise. 

Sound   forth,  almighty   Lord,   thy 

4.  Wide  as  the  world  is  thy  com- 

mand, 
Vast  as  eternity  thy  love. 


HOLY  BAPTISM. 


241 


Firm  as   a   rock   thy    truth   shall 

stand,  (move. 

When  rolling  years  shall  cease  to 

Watts. 

757.*  t.  90. 

CHRIST  JESUS  is   that  precious 
grain,  (died  ; 

Which  fell  into  the  ground  and 
Now  since  he  for  our  sins  was  slain, 

He  doth  no  more  alone  abide, 
But  for  the  travail  of  his  soul 
His  seed  appears  from  pole  to  pole. 


758.  t.  22. 

FROM   all   that  dwell   below   the 

skies 
Let  the  Creator's  praise  arise; 
Let  the  Redeemer's  name  be  sung 
Through    every    land,    by    Q\Qvy 

tongue. 

2.  Eternal  are  thy  mercies,  Lord  I 
Eternal  truth  attends  thy  word: 
Thy  praise  shall  sound  from  shore 

to  shore, 
Till  suns  shall  rise  and  set  no  more. 


-«-♦-♦-»■ »- 


XXXVI.    HOLY  BAPTISM. 


759. 


t.  590. 


HEAVEN'S    kingdom   none    shall 

But  as  a  little  child ;       (enter  in 
Therefore  the  children  are  "by  Christ 

Heirs  of  his  kingdom  sty  I'd: 
Is  heaven  theirs,  none  shall  forbid 

A  child  to  come  to  him  : 
Who  shall  forbid  the  water-flood 

A  babe  to  overstream  ? 
2.  0  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 

Be  present  with  us  here; 
We  trust  in  Jesus'  saving  name, 

To  us  his  words  are  d 
We  now  baptize  a  little  child 

Into  the  Saviour's  death  ; 
'Tis  his  command,  and  we  perform 

This  solemn  act  in  faith. 

Schlicht. 


7G0. 


t.  590. 


LORD  Jesus,  from  thy  pierced  side 
Both  blood  and  water  stream'd, 

A  cleansing  laver  to  provide 
For  maD,  from  sin  redeem'd : 
13 


Thou  saidst.  u  Preach  pardon  to  the 

Baptize  them  in  the  name  (lost, 
Of  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost;" 

We  now  will  do  the  same. 
2.   Be  present  with  us,  Lord   our 

Tho'  water  fails  from  sin  (God  ; 
To  cleanse,  yet  thy  atoning  blood 

Can  wash  this  infant  clean: 
Accept  this  child  we  now  baptize 

And  here  present  to  thee  ; 
His  soul  be  precious  in  thine  eyes, 

Now  and  eternally. 


761. 


t.  22. 


BURIED  in  baptism  with  our  Lord, 
We  rise  with  him,  to  life  restor'd ; 
Not  the  bare  life  in  Adam  lost, 
But  richer  far,  for  more  it  cost. 

2.  Christ  by  his  blood  aton'd  for  sin  ; 
This  precious  blood  can  wash  us 

clean, 
And  he  arrays  us  in  the  dress 
Of  his  unspotted  rightcousne^. 

J.  H*rt. 


242 


HOLY  BAPTISM. 


7G2. 


t.  582. 


OUR  baptism  first  declares 
That  we  must  cleansed  be, 

Then  shows  that  Christ  to  all  God's 
Dispenses  purity.  (heirs 

2.  Water  the  body  laves; 
And,  if  'tis  done  by  faith, 

The  blood  of  Jesus  surely  saves 
The  sinful  soul  from  death. 

3.  Baptiz'd  into  his  death, 
"We  rise  to  life  divine ; 

The  Holy  Spirit  works  the  faith, 
And  water  is  the  sign. 


763. 


t.  14. 


FATHER  of  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord, 
(In  him  our  Father  too,) 

0  bless,  we  pray  with  one  accord, 
The  work  we  have  to  do. 

2.  Jesus,  as  water  well  applied 
Will  make  the  body  clean  ; 

Bo  in  the  fountain  of  thy  side 
Wash  thou  this  soul  from  sin. 

3.  0  Holy  Ghost,  with  power  apply 
The  Saviour's  cleansing  blood ; 

Own  thou  this  babe,  and  testify, 
This  is  a  child  of  God.       j.iiart. 


764. 


t.  14. 


JESUS,  we  lift  our  souls  to  thee, 

Thy  powerful  Spirit  breathe ; 
And  let  this  little  infant  be 

Baptiz'd  into  thy  death. 
2.  0  let  thine  unction  on  him  rest; 

Thy  grace  his  soul  renew ; 
And  write  within  his  tender  breast, 

Thy  name  and  nature  too. 
8.  If  thou  shouldst  quickly  end  his 
days, 

Bis  place  with  thee  prepare ; 
Or,  if  thou  lengthen  out  his  race, 

Continue  still  thy  care. 


4.  Thy   faithful    servant   may   ht 
Girded  with  truth  divine;  (prove, 

A  sharer  in  thy  dying  love, 
A  follower  of  thine. 

5.  Lord,  plant  us  all  into  thy  death, 
That  we  thy  life  may  prove ; 

Partakers  of  thy  cross  beneath, 
And  of  thy  crown  above. 

Beck. 


765. 


t.  39. 


THOU  who  in  the  days  of  thy  fle«h 
didst  receive     (ing  didst  give, 
The  children,  and  to  them  thy  bless- 
Most  gracious  Redeemer,  thy  favour 
bestow  (bless  him  now. 

On  him  we  present  thee;  we  pray, 

2.  Receive  him,  0  Christ,  as  a  lamb 

thou  hadst  lost, 

And  think  what  a  price  his  redemp- 
tion hath  cost; 

Thy  name  on  his  forehead,  thy  seal 
on  his  breast,  (impress'd. 

Be  by  thee,  our  Shepherd  and  Bishop 

3.  Vouchsafe  to  be  present,  thou 

Father  ador'd  ;       (ciful  Lord  ; 
And  thou  our  Redeemer  and  mer- 
0  Holy  Ghost,  come  with  thy  unc- 
tion and  fire,  (inspire. 
And  all  with  thy  love  and  salvation 
J.  Cennick. 


766. 


t.  22. 


0  BLEST  Redeemer,  in  thy  side 
Upon  the  cross  was  made  a  wound, 
The  fount,  in  which  we're  purified, 
Wherein    our    sin    and    guilt   are 
drown'd. 

2.  Water  and  blood  in  streams  ran 

thence, 
And  on  the  earth  were  freely  spilt; 
Water,  to  sanctify  and  clennse; 
Blood,  to  atone  for  heinous  guilt 


HOLY  COMMUNION. 


243 


3.  This  wondrous  grace  to  place  in 

view, 
Baptismal  waters  were  designed, 
In  which  thou,  Lord,  wast  buried 

too, 
To  thy  great  Father's  will  resigned. 

4.  Thus  penitents  who  die  to  sin, 
With  thee  are  buried  in  thy  grave; 
Thus  quioken'd  to  a  life  divine, 
Their  souls  a  resurrection  have. 

6.  And  tho'  therr  bodies  turn  to  dust, 
This  holy  symbol  doth  as.- 
The  resurrection  of  the 
Shall  render  them  all  bright  and 
pure.  Stennet. 


767. 


t.  582. 


COME,  lowly  souls,  that  mourn, 
Depress'd  with  grief  and  shame, 

Wash  in  your  Saviour's  cleansing 
And  cail  upon  his  name,   (blood, 


2.  Rejoice,  ye  contrite  hear 
The  blood  which  Jesus  spilt, 

While  we  with  water  you  baptize, 
Will  wash  away  your  guilt. 

3.  While  with  repenting  tears 
Your  sins  you  now  deplore, 

Christ  with  his  blood  will  blot  them 
Remember  them  no  more,    (out, 

4.  Ye  who  in  Christ  believe, 
And  to  his  sceptre  bow, 

Sing  your  Redeemer's  love,  and  tell 
What  he  hath  done  for  y.;u. 

5.  Unspotted  robes  you  wear, 
Your  sighs  to  songs  are  turn'd ; 

Garments  of  praise  adorn  you  now, 
Who  late  in  ashes  mourn'd. 

6.  Ye  with  your  Lord  are  ris'n, 
Aspire  to  things  above : 

Mansions  for  you  he  now  prepares, 
In  realms  of  light  and  love. 

StcniMfc 


XXXVII.     THE  HOLY  COMMUNION 


768. 


t.  107. 


LORD  Jesus,  who  before  thy  pas- 
sion, 
Distress' d  and  Borrowful  to  death, 
To  us  the  fruits  of  thy  oblation 
In  thy  last  supper  di  1st  bequeath ; 
Accept  our  praise,  thou  bounteous 

Giver 
Of  life  to  every  true  believer. 

2.  As  oft  as  we  enjoy  this  blessing, 
Each  sacred  token  doth  declare 
Thy  dying  love,  all  thoughts  sur- 
passing; 
And   while   we    thee    in    memory 
bear 


At  each  returning  celebration. 
We  show  thy  death  (to  our  salva- 
tion. 

3.  Assurance  of  our  pardon  sealed 
Is  in  this  sacrament  renew'd  ; 
The   Foul  with   peace   and  joy  is 

filled, 
With  thy  atoning  blood  bedew'd ; 
That   stream  from    all   defilement 

cleu: 
And  Lfe  abundantly  dispenses. 

4.  That  bond  of  love,  that  mystio 

union, 
By  which  to  thee,  our  Head,  we're 
join'd, 


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HOLY  COMMUNION. 


Is  closer  drawn  at  each  communion  ; 
By   lovo    inspir'd,    we    know   thy 

mind,  (merit, 

And,  feeding  on  thy  death  and 
Are    render'd    one    with    thee    in 

spirit. 

6.  Lord,  by  thy  flesh,  the  soul  is 
nourished,  (vive ; 

When  faint,  thy  blood  doth  us  rc- 
And  while  our  faith  thereby  is  che- 
rish'd,  (strive : 

To  serve  thee  and  thy  house  we 
We,  by  this  food  invigorated, 
Are  to  good  works  anew  created. 

6.  While  thus  thou  feed'st  the  poor 

and  needy,  (whole; 

Life  from  thy  death  pervades  the 
And  the  true  members  of  thy  body, 
In  thee,  their  Head,  one  heart  and 

soul,  (need, 

For  whom  one  bread  and  cup  suf- 
Into  one  spirit  are  baptized. 

7.  Thy  flesh  to  us  a  pledge  is  given, 
That  ev'n   our  flesh,  corrupt  and 

vile,  (heaven, 

Shall  from  the  dust  be  rais'd  to 
And  with  unfading  glories  smile, 
And  soul  and  body  be  for  ever 
At  home  with  thee,  our  Lord  and 

Saviour. 

8.  0  what  a  striking  exhibition 
Of  love  divine;  what  heavenly  food! 
Our  hungry  souls  in  this  fruition 
Find   here  on  earth  their  highest 

good: 
It  proves,  amidst  all  tribulation, 
Of  hc-avenly  bliss  the  anticipation. 

7G9.  t.166. 

IN  that  most  dark  and  doleful  night, 
In  which  our  Saviour  was  betrav'd, 
Before  his  Bufferings  he  took  bread, 
Blessed,  and  brake  it,  und  then  said: 


11  Take,  eat;  this  is  my  body  giv'n 
For  you  and  offer'd  on  the  tree ; 
Perform  this  ordinance  as  I  do, 
And  doing  it,  remember  me." 

2.  Then  after  supper  took  the  cup, 
And  having  given  thanks,  he  said*. 
••'Tis  the  New  Testament  in  my 

blood, 
The  blood  for  you  and  many  shed; 
Take  this,  and  drink  ye  all  of  it, 
Your  sins'  remission  here  you  sec: 
Oft  as  this  ordinance  ye  perform, 
It  in  remembrance  do  of  me." 

3.  Yes,   Lord,  we  will  remember 

thee, 
We'll  ne'er  forget  thy  love  divine; 
Thy  cross  we'll  ever  bear  in  mind, 
Which  made  thee  ours,  and  made 

us  thine : 
We  thus  commemorate  thy  death, 
Till  thou  shalt  once  again  appear ; 
Meanwhile     remember,     gracious 

Lord, 
Us  thy  unworthy  followers  here. 


770* 


t.  205. 


HAPPY  race  —  of  witnesses, 

Whom  God's  Spirit  doth  ordain 
To  make  known  —  what  God  hath 
Ye  can  only  victory  gain    (done ; 
By  that  sacred  covenant-blood, 
Which  the  fathers,  bold  in  God, 
Wrote  in  faith  on  every  door, 
That  the  slayer  might  pass  o'er. 

2.  Israel's  seed — from  slavery  freed, 
Eat  with  joy  their  Paschal  lamb; 

But  the  bride — of  Christ  who  died 
Her  from  bondage  to  redeem, 

Hath  another  passover; 

There  the  shadow,  substance  hero; 

She  enjoys  the  flesh  and  blood 

Of  the  slaughtered  Lamb  of  God. 


HOLY  COMM UNION. 


245 


8    Here  we  now,  most  humbly  bow, 

Met  in  our  Redeemer's  name, 
Who  for  us — died  on  the  cross, 

Bearing  our  reproach  and  shame : 
'Fore  the  Father,  'fore  the  Son, 
And  the  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 
With  the  countless  heavenly  host. 
And  the  assembly  of  the  just. 

4.  Ere  we  taste — the  rich  repast, 

Which  he  offers  graciously, 
On  our  food, — his  flesh  and  blood, 

Feasting  in  the  sanctuary ; 
Ere  the  sacrament  to  enjoy, 
We  with  awe  to  him  draw  nigh : 
We  in  love  and  fellowship 
This  communion  love-feast  keep. 

6.  Eat  and  rest — at  this  great  feast, 
Then  to  serve  him  freely  go, 

As  it  is — for  pilgrims  fit, 
As  disciples  ought  to  do : 

We,  when  Jesus  we  shall  see 

Coming  in  his  majesty, 

Shall  the  marriage-supper  share, 

If  we  his  true  followers  are. 

6.  Then  will  be — of  ransom'd  souls 

An  innumerable  throng ; 
Lamb  once  slain — to  thee  pertain 
Thanks   and   praise,  will  be  their 
Hallelujah  will  they  cry,       (song: 
Singing  in  sweet  harmony, 
'Midst  all  trials  we  o'ercame 
Only  by  thy  blood,  0  Lamb.  Z 

771.*    t.  594  or  184. 

JESUS,  how  great  was  thy  desire 
Once  more  to  eat  the  Paschal  lamb 
With  thy  dear  flock  !  0  what  love's 

fire 
Did   here   thy  sorrowing  soul   in- 
flame ! 
Each  precious  word  thy  kindness 

showeth, 
Thereby  we  are  divinely  blest; 


The  love  that  in  thy  bosom  g'oweth 
Is  herein  render' d  manifest. 

2.  Thy  love   is  great,  beyond   all 

measure, 
Thence  we  derive  eternal  good ; 
Thou  grantest  us,  0  what  a  trea- 
Thy  holy  body  and  thy  blood ;  (sure, 
Lord  Jesus,  was  it  not  sufficient 
That   thou    shouldst   die   for   our 

offence, 
But  out  of  love,  thou  every  patient 
Wouldst  heal,  and  make  thy  resi- 
dence. 

3.  0  love  divine,  how  strong,  how 

ardent, 

More  strong  than  death ;  our  life 
to  gain, 

The  incarnate  God,  thro'  love  most 
fervent, 

Was  as  a  lamb  for  sinners  slain: 

Love  urg'd  the  sovereign  great  Cre- 
ator, 

'Fore  whom  the  universe  dotb 
shake, 

By  whom  all  things  subsist  in  na- 
ture, (make. 

Once   in   the   earth   his   grave   to 


772. 


t.  590. 


THAT   doleful    night    before    his 
death, 

The  Lamb,  for  sinners  slain, 
Did  almost  with  his  latest  breath 

This  solemn  feast  ordain:    (met, 
To   keep  thy  feast,  Lord,  are  we 

And  to  remember  thee ; 
Help  each  poor  sinner  to  repeat, 

For  me  he  died,  for  me. 

2.  Thy  sufferings,  Lord,  each  sa- 
cred sign 

To  our  remembrance  brings ; 
We  feed  upon  thy  love  divine, 

Forget  all  earthly  things  : 


246 


HOLY  COMMUNION. 


0  tune  our  voices,  and  inflame 
Our  hearts  with  love  to  thee; 

That  each  may  gratefully  proclaim, 
The  Saviour  died  for  me. 

J.  Hart. 

773.  t.  166. 

JESUS,  thy  feast  we  celebrate, 
Show  forth  thy  death  and   praise 

thy  name, 
Till  thou  return,  and  we  shall  eat 
The  marriage-supper  of  the  Lamb : 
In  memory  of  our  dying  Lord, 
The  church  on  earth,  till  time  shall 
Meets  at  his  table  to  record    (end, 
The  love  of  her  departed  Friend. 

774.  t.  9. 

SUFFERING    Saviour,    Lamb   of 
How  hast  thou  been  used !  (God, 

"With  God's  sin-avenging  rod 
Soul  and  body  bruised ! 

2.  We,  for  whom  thou  once  wast 
slain, 

We,  whose  sins  did  pierce  thee, 
Now  commemorate  thy  pain, 

And  implore  thy  mercy. 

8.  What  can  we  poor  sinners  do, 
When  temptations  seize  us? 

Nought  have  we  to  look  unto, 
But  the  blood  of  Jesus. 

4.   Pardon  all  our  sins,  0  Lord  ; 

All  our  weakness  pity: 
Guide  us  safely  by  thy  word 

To  the.  heavenly  city. 

6.  0  sustain  us  on  the  road 
Thro'  this  desert  dreary ; 

Ff-od  us  with  thy  flesh  and  blood, 
When  we're  faint  and  weary. 

G.   Bid  us  call  to  mind  thy  cross, 
Our  hard  hearts  to  soften  ; 

Often,  Saviour,  feast  OS  thus, 
Fur  we  need  it  often.         j.  ii»ri. 


775.*     t.  581  or  83. 

TO  avert  from  men  God's  wrath 
Jesus  suffer' d  in  our  stead ; 

By  an  ignominious  death 
He  a  full  atonement  made; 

And  by  his  most  precious  blood 
Brought  us  sinners  nigh  to  God. 

2.  That  we  never  should  forget 
This  great  love  on  us  bestow'd, 

He  gave  us  his  flesh  to  eat, 

And  to  drink  his  precious  blood  : 

All  who  sick  and  needy  are 
May  receive  in  him  a  share. 

3.  Hither  each  afflicted  soul 
May  repair,  tho'  fill'd  with  grief; 

To  the  sick,  not  to  the  whole, 
The  physician  brings  relief: 

Fear  not  therefore,  but  draw  nigh, 
Christ  will  all  your  wants  supply. 

4.  He  who  in  self-righteousness 
Fixes  any  hope  or  stay, 

Has  not  on  a  wedding-dress, 
And  with  shame  is  sent  away; 

To  the  hungry,  weary  heart, 
He  will  food  and  rest  impart 

6.   But  examine  first  your  case, 
Whether  you  be  in  the  faith ; 

Do  you  mourn  for  pardoning  grace! 
Is  your  only  hope  his  death  ? 

Then,  howe'er  your  soul's  opprest, 
Come,  you  are  a  worthy  guest. 

6.  He  who  Jesus'  mercy  knows, 
Is  from  wrath  and  envy  freod ; 

Love  unto  our  neighbour  shows 
That  we  are  his  flock  indeed: 

Thus  we  may  in  all  our  ways 
Show  forth  our  Redeemer's  praise. 
John  Hum. 


776.* 


t.  9. 


TILL    the  hour   shall    come,   with 
By  the  church  du&ired,       (tears 


HOLY  COMMUNION. 


247 


When  our  Lord  again  appears, 
Now  from  sight  retired: 

2.  He  hath  with  a  pledge  of  grace 

His  dear  flock  supplied, 
Whereby  we,  his  witness-race, 

Show  forth  that  he  died. 

8.   'Tis  his  body  and  his  blood 
Which  the  soul  refreshes; 

Church  of  Christ,  this  highest  good 
Claims  thy  thanks  and  praises. 

4.  By  this  sacrament  we  are 

To  our  Lord  united  ; 
To  due  watchfulness  and  prayer, 

And  good  works  excited. 

6.  With  deep   reverence  we  draw 
Falling  down  before  thee  ;  (nigh, 

While  we  this  repast  enjoy, 
We  with  awe  adore  thee. 

6.  Us  thy  congregation  own, 

Let  us  taste  thy  favour, 
And  by  faith  recline,  like  John, 

On  thy  breast,  dear  Saviour. 

Lavritz. 


777.* 


t.  23. 


SOUL,  at  thi3  most  awful  season, 
Soar  above  thy  scanty  reason ;  (est ; 
To  the  light  approach,  where  clear- 
Duly  mind  what  dress  thou  wearest. 

2.  Jesus,  Lord  of  the  creation, 
Gives  thee  now  an  invitation; 
His  unbounded  love  revealing, 
He'll  take  up  in  thee  his  dwelling. 

3.  Heavenly  joy  and  holy  trembling 
I  feel  in  me,  past  dissembling; 
Since,  by  sharing  this  communion, 
I'm  with  God  in  closest  union. 

4.  Human  reason  is  too  shallow 
In  this  mystery  thee  to  follow, 
How  thou  hast  unto  us  given 
Thy  own  flesh,  the  bread  of  heaven  : 


5.  How  the  blood  which  from  thea 
Is  in  wine  on  us  bestowed;  (flowed, 
0  the  mystery,  deep  and  blessed. 
By  God's  Spirit  here  expressed  I 

6.  Thy  communion's  celebration 
Bows  me  down  to  deep  prostration ; 
May  I  never  unprepared, 

To  my  condemnation  share  it. 

J.  Frank. 


778.* 


t.  23. 


COME,  approach  to  Jesus'  table, 
Taste  that  food  incomparable, 
Which  to  us  is  freely  given, 
As  an  antepast  of  heaven. 

2.  Jesus'  bride,  his  congregation, 
Calls  to  mind  her  Saviour's  passion  • 
With  his  body  she  is  nourish'd, 
With     his     blood     refresh'd     and 

cherish'd. 

3.  This  mysterious,  heavenly  bless- 

ing 
Is  all  thought  by  far  surpassing; 
Deeply  bow'd  we  now  adore  thee, 
Soul  and  body  sink  before  thee. 

4.  Now  is  come  our  time  sabbatic, 
Lord,  we  feel  thy  power  emphatio : 
Ah,  draw  near  to  us,  dear  Saviour, 
Let  us  taste  thy  grace  and  favour. 

z. 

779*  t.  71. 

My  soul,  prepare  to  meet 
Thy  Saviour  ;  at  his  feet 

Fall  down  adoring: 
The  Lord  of  earth  and  skiea 
A  feast  for  thee  supplies, 

Past  thy  exploring. 
2.   How  vast  is  here  display'd, 
In  brightest  form  array' i, 

His  love's  dimension! 
0  grace,  beyond  the  ken 
Of  angels  or  of  men, 

Past  comprehension! 


248 


HOLY  COMMUNION. 


3.  Ah,  why  am  I  so  blest, 
That  such  a  heavenly  guest 

My  house  will  enter? 
Dare  I,  thou  highest  good, 
To  taste  thy  flesh  and  blood, 

A  sinner,  venture  ? 

4.  Upon  thy  call  I  'rn  here ; 
I  venture  to  draw  near, 

For  thou  art  gracious: 
I  on  thy  word  rely, 
Thou  wilt  my  soul  supply 

With  food  delicious. 

6.   Grant  me  but  this  firm  faith, 
That  with  thee  by  thy  death 

I  am  united : 
To  cheer  and  make  me  whole, 
Thou  hast  my  sin-sick  soul 

Freely  invited. 

6.  Thy  body  slain  for  me, 
My  food,  my  foretaste  be 

Of  heaven's  fruition ; 
And  by  its  power  may  I, 
While  I  the  world  deny, 

Gain  there  admission. 

7.  Pervade,  thou  precious  flood 
Of  Christ's  all-healing  blood, 

My  soul  and  senses; 
And  to  my  needy  heart 
Life,  peace,  and  health  impart; 

Thus  heaven  commences. 

8.  Lord,  of  thy  wondrous  love 
That  brought  thee  from  above 

Thou  gav'st  this  token: 
O  may  it  constantly 
Unite  my  heart  to  thee 

In  bonds  unbroken. 

9.  May  every  drop  of  blood 
In  me,  0  Lord  my  God, 

Be  sanctified : 
Oft  as  my  heart  doth  beat, 
May  1  his  praise  repeat, 

Who  for  me  died. 

J.J.  Rambach. 


780* 


T.  211 


JESUS,  Lord  of  life  and  glory, 
Hear  thy  people's  fervent  prayer, 
Us  to  meet  thee  now  prepare: 
We  with  awe  appear  before  thee, 
Longing  to  enjoy  thy  favour  ; 
In  this  consecrated  place 
We  approach  the  throne  of  grace : 
Lord,  Lord  God, 
Thee  we  own  our  only  Saviour: 
Blessed,  truly  blessed  they, 
Who  to  thee  have  found  the  way, 
Who    of  thy  body  and    thy  blood 

ev'n  here  partakers  are, 
And  in  the  supper  of  the  Lamb  in 

heavenly  realms   above   shall 

share. 


781.* 


t.  15. 


AH,  come  thou  most  beloved  guest, 
My  joy  and  delectation, 
With  whose  indwelling  I  am  blest, 
Source  of  all  consolation. 

2.  0  keep  thy  banquet,  Lord,  with 

me, 
A  sinner  poor  and  needy, 
Since  thou  invit'st  me  graciously, 
''Come,  all  things  now  are  ready." 

3.  I  open  heart  and  soul  to  thee, 
Lord  Jesus,  to  receive  thee ; 
For  thee  I  long  most  ardently, 

0  may  I  never  leave  thee. 


782.* 


t.  146. 


WHERE  my  Redeemer's  blood 

And  sweat  the  earth  did  cover, 
May  every  sinful  thought 

Be  now  interr'd  for  ever ; 
I.,  i - « I  Je8«8  grant  my  prayer, 

That  1  may  thine  abide, 
And  by  thy  holy  fli-sh 

And  blood  be  sanctified-  z 


HOLY  COMMUNION. 


24S 


783.*  t.  4. 

0  GLORIFIED  Head, 

Since  mortals  may  tread 

The  holiest  of  all,  (seat  fall; 
And  deeply  abas'd  'fore  the  mercy- 

2.  Admit  us,  we  pray, 

On  this  solemn  day, 

To  thee  to  draw  nigh,  (enjoy. 
And  thy  holy  body  and  blood  to 


784. 


t.  14. 


WHEN   we   before    our   Saviour's 
face 

Appear  with  contrite  hearts, 
He  soothes  our  griefs,  and  pardoning 

To  every  one  imparts.        (grace 

2.  When  we  commemorate  his  love, 
He  saith,  "For  you  I  died  : 

Behold  my  hands,  behold  my  feet, 
And  view  my  wounded  side:  — 

3.  "  These  are  the  wounds  I  bore 

for  you, 
The  tokens  of  my  pain  ; 
By  which  I  for  your  guilty  soul 
Eternal  life  did  gain. 

4.  We  on  his  sacred  body  feast, 
As  given  a  sacrifice ; 

Thirsting  we  drink  his  sacred  blood, 
That  precious  ransom-price. 

6.  Ah,  then  we  feel,  that  life  divine 
From  Jesus'  death  redounds, 

Eternal  blessings  from  his  cross, 
And  healing  from  his  wounds. 

Watts. 

785.  t.  14. 

LORD,  how  divine  thy  comforts  are ! 

How  heavenly  is  the  place, 
Where  Jesus  spreads  the  sacred  feast 

Of  his  redeeming  grace! 

E.  There  the  rich  bounties  of  ourGod, 
And  heavenly  glories  Bhine: 


There  Jesus  saith,  that  I  am  his, 
And  my  Beloved's  mine. 

3.  "Here,"  (saith  our  kind  redeem- 

ing Lord, 
And  shows  his  wounded  side,) 
"Behold  the  spring  of  all  your  joys, 
That  open'd  when  I  died." 

4.  W^iat  shall  we  pay  our  heavenly 
For  grace  so  vast  as  this?  (King 

He  brings  our  pardon  to  our  eyes, 
And  seals  it  with  a  kiss.      Watte. 


786. 


t.  14 


TOGETHER  with  these   symbols, 
Thy  blessed  self  impart;    (Lord,_ 

And  let  thy  holy  flesh  and  blood 
Feed  the  believing  heart. 

2.  Let  us  from  all  our  sins  be  wash'd 
In  thy  atoning  blood ; 

And  let  thy  Spirit  be  the  seal 
That  we  are  born  of  God. 

3.  Come,  Holy  Ghost,  with  Jesus' 
Prepare  us  for  this  feast ;    (love 

0  let  us  banquet  with  our  Lord, 
And  lean  upon  his  breast. 


787.* 


t.  141. 


CHRIST,  thy  flock  doth  hunger 

For  thy  flesh,  our  food, 
Thirsts  with  ardent  longing 

For  thy  precious  blood, 
Which  thou  hast  bequeathed, 

As  thy  testament, 
To  thy  congregation 

In  the  sacrament. 
2.  Like  the  King  of  Salem, 

Thou  with  wine  and  bread 
Com'st  to  meet  thy  people, 

Them  to  cheer  and  feed : 
0  preserve  the  enjoyment 

Of  thy  blood  and  death 
To  thy  congregation, 

While  we  live  by  faith.       ZanJ«r 


250 


HOLY  COMMUNION. 


788. 


t.  56. 


THEY  who  hunger  :||:  after  Christ, 
are  fed,  (led ; 

All  the  thirsty  :||:  to  life's  fountain 
He  the  needy  doth  supply 
With  good  things  abundantly ; 
From  his  fulness  :||:  they  are  nour- 
ished. 

2.  Since  he  welcomes  :||:  every  soul 

distrcss'd, 
And  hath  promis'd  :||:  to  the  weary 
rest, 
At  his  call  we  now  draw  nigh ; 
He  invites  each  graciously, 
Come,  poor  sinner,  :||:  come   and 
share  my  feast. 


789* 


T.151. 


THOSE  souls  are  truly  blessed, 

Who  to  our  Saviour  cleave, 
Of  living  faith  possessed, 

And  in  his  name  believe; 
For  what  is  still  denied 

To  sight,  while  here  below, 
Is  by  our  faith  enjoyed, 

And  makes  our  hearts  to  glow. 

2.  Faith  on  Christ's  declaration 

With  confidence  relies ; 
He  now  his  congregation 

With  heavenly  food  supplies; 
Would  we  as  branches  flourish 

In  Jesus,  the  true  vine. 
His  blood  our  souls  must  nourish, 

Else  they  would  droop  and  pine. 

8.   Draw  near  to  Jesus'  table, 

Ye  contrite  souls,  draw  near ; 
The  hungry,  sick,  and  feeble 

Are  made  most  welcome  here : 
Let  Jesus'  death  engraven 

Upon  your  hearts  remain; 
Thus  here,  and  there  in  heaven, 

Eternal  life  you  gain.  z. 


790  *  t.  22. 

0  CHURCH   of  Jesus,  now  draw 

near 
With  humble  joy  and  filial  fear; 
According  to  his  testament 
Enjoy  the  holy  sacrament. 

2.  Here  all  our  wants  are  well  sup- 

plied, 
And  we  show  forth  that  Jesus  died: 
May  we  abide  in  him  by  faith, 
And  cleave  to  him  in  life  and  death. 

3.  The  enjoyment  of  the  flesh  and 

blood 
Of  Jesus  Christ,  the  Lamb  of  God, 
Endows  our  souls  with  strength  and 

grace, 
To  love  and  serve  him  all  our  days. 

z. 


791.* 


t.  99. 


ACT  full  of  godlike  majesty! 
0  Love's  abyss,  I  'm  lost  in  thee ! 
0  mystery,  all  our  thoughts  sur- 
passing! 
Now  all  our  wants  are  well  supplied, 
And  we  show  forth  that  Jesus  died, 
As  oft  as  we  enjoy  this  blessing. 

Gregor. 


792. 


t.  185. 


GREAT  the  feast,  to  which  thou. 

Lord,  hast  bidden 
Such  a  worthless  guest  as  me ; 
'Tis  an  awful  mystery,  deep  and 
'T  is  a  heavenly  legacy  :     (hidden, 
Contrite  souls,  howo'er  by  sin  in- 
fected, ( jected ; 
Are  made  welcome,  not  one  is  re- 
Else  this  grace  to  sinful  me 
Never  could  extended  be. 

2.  Thou  thy  table  spreadest  for  the 

needy, 
Who  may  feast  and  take  their  fill; 


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Thou  to  grant  thy  heavenly  gifts 

art  ready, 
And  thy  goodness  to  reveal : 
Soul  and  body  in  this  rich  fruition 
Gain  from  thee,  the  Bread  of  life, 

nutrition ; 
And  we  as  thy  flesh  and  bone, 
Lord,  with  thee  are  render'd  one. 

793  *  t.  119. 

BREAD  of  life,  :||: 
Christ  by  whom  alone  we  live ; 
Bread  that  came  to  us  from  heaven, 
My  poor  soul  can  never  thrive, 
Unless  thou  appease  its  craving: 
Lord,  I  hunger  only  after  thee, 

Feed  thou  me.  :||:  Z. 

794.  t.  14. 

ACCORDING  to  thy  gracious  word, 

In  meek  humility, 
This  will  I  do,  my  dying  Lord, 

I  will  remember  thee. 

2.  Thy  body,  broken  for  my  sake. 
My  bread  from  heaven  shall  be ; 

Thy  tcstamental  cup  I  take, 
And  thus  remember  thee. 

8.  Gethsemane  can  I  forget? 

Or  there  thy  conflict  see, 
Thine  agony  and  bloody  sweat, 

And  not  remember  thee  ? 

4.  When  to  the  cross  I  turn  mine 
And  rest  on  Calvary,  (eyes, 

0  Lamb  of  God.  my  sacrifice  I 
I  must  remember  thee: — 

6.  Remember  thee,  and  all  thy  pains, 

And  all  thy  love  to  me ; 
Yen,  while  a  breath,  a  pulse  remains, 

Will  I  remember  thee. 

6.  And  when  these  failing  lips  grow 
dumb, 
And  mind  and  memory  flee, 


When  thou  shalt  in  thy  kingdom 
come, 
Jesus,  remember  me. 

J.  Montgomery. 

795*  t.  22. 

0  THAT  in  Jesus'  church,  his  bride, 
Sin  might  henceforth  be  mortified, 
Since  she  with  him  is  render'd  one, 
Flesh  of  his  flesh,  bone  of  his  bone. 

2.  0  may  our  souls  and  bodies  be 
Henceforth  from  sin's  dominionfree; 
May  we,  long  as  on  earth  we  live, 
To    him,    the  Vine,    as    branches 

cleave. 

3.  0  were  we  freed  from  strange 

desire, 
And  from  depraved  nature's  fire ; 
As  dead  to  all  corruption  base, 
As  formerly  to  righteousness. 

4.  Lord,  by  the  power  of  thy  death 
Renew  in  us  a  living  faith : 
Whate'er  is  carnal,  quite  erase, 
And  sanctify  us  by  thy  grace. 

5.  0  church,  rejoice,  though  trem- 

blingly, (thee  ; 

The   Lord's  death  now  pervadeth 
0  may  his  sacred  body  cure, 
And  make  our  souls  and  bodies  pure. 


796. 


T.  26. 


AH,  who  are  we,  thou  God  of  love, 
That  we  should  hear,  thro'  grace 

abounding, 
The  solemn  invitation  sounding, 
'*  Prepare    for    the    Lamb's    feast 

above." 

2.  Prostrate  before  the  mercy-seat, 
We  sinners  lie  with  holy  trembling, 
The  Elders' blissful  choir  resembling 
Who  cast  their  crowns  before  thy 
feet. 


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8.  Here  more  than  Tabor's  glories 
ehine ; 

Heart-captivating  meditation! 

Ev'n  here  thou  feed'st  thy  congre- 
gation 

With  heavenly  manna,  food  divine. 

4.   Here  it  is  good  for  us  to  be  ; 
Our  souls  imbibe,  while  here  we 

tarry, 
The  breezes  of  the  sanctuary, 
The  atmosphere  of  Calvary. 

6.  Rise,  and  your  pilgrim-path  pur- 
Revived  by  this  rich  fruition ;   (sue, 
Boon  shall  the  beatific  vision, 
The  Lamb  in  glory,  meet  your  view. 

797*  t.97. 

THE  breath  which  can  the  dead 
bones  raise, 

And  to  Christ's  members  life  con- 
veys, 

Pervadeth  thee,  thou  church  of 
God; 

And  Jesus'  sanctifying  blood 

Is  now  imparted  to  each  thirsty 
soul  : 

It  cheers  the  mourners,  makes  the 
wounded  whole. 

2.  0  church   of  God,   lift  up  thy 

heart, 
The  Vine  its  power  doth  impart: 
Take,  drink  the  blood  so  freely  spilt 
For  thine  and  every  sinner's  guilt; 
Tiike,  drink  the  blood,  the  blood  so 

freely  spilt  (ner's  guilt. 

For  mine,  for  thine,  and  every  sin- 

z. 

798.  t.  582. 

MY  Saviour's  pierced 

Pour'd  forth  a  double  flood; 
By  water  we  are  purified, 

And  pardon'd  by  his  blood: 


Look  up,  my  soul,  to  him, 
"Whose  death  was  thy  desert, 

And  humbly  view  the  living  stream 
Flow  from  his  mounded  heart. 

WatU. 


799. 


t.  166. 


YE    followers   of    the   slaughter' d 
Lamb,  (God; 

Draw  near,  and  take  the  cup  of 
Approach  unto  the  healing  stream, 
And  drink  of  the  atoning  blood; 
That  blood  for  our  redemption  spilt, 
Assuring  us  of  purchas'd  grace; 
That  blood  which  takes  away  all 
guilt,  (peace. 

And    speaketh   to   the   conscience 

800  *  t.  146. 

LORD  Jesus,  may  the  blood 

Thou  shed'st  for  our  salvation, 
"Which  is  our  highest  good, 

Refresh  this  congregation, 
"When  in  the  sacrament 

AVe  drink  of  it  in  faith, 
And  by  this  testament 

Show  forth  thy  bitter  death.      z. 


801* 


t.  149. 


0  "WHAT  happiness  divine, 
What  a  lot  most  precious, 

Confidently  to  recline 
On  the  breast  of  Jesus, 

Where  who  will — takes  his  fill, 
And  yet  longs  for  ever 
For  more  grace  and  favour. 

2.  Jesus  conieth  to  fulfil 

All  thy  heart  desireth, 
Doth  himself  to  thee  reveal, 

Thee  with  love  inspireth  : 
His  blood  spilt — all  thy  guilt 

"Will  erase  for  ever, 

And  thy  sius  will  cover. 

LouUa  v.  Hay*. 


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2o8 


802. 


T.  184. 


BEE    from    the   rock    the   waters 

bursting  (mand, 

In  copious  streams  at  God's  com- 

His  people  to  refresh,  when  thirst-, 

ing,  (land: 

With  drought  "parch'd  in  a  barren 

Thus  plenteous  flow'd  on  Calvary's 

mountain  (wounds: 

The    blood    from    Jesus'    healing 

Here  is  for  sin  an  open  fountain, 

Here  everlasting  life  abounds. 

803.  t.  97. 

JESUS,  thou  source  of  life,  impart 
Thy  blood  unto  my  thirsting  heart ; 
Panting  I  seek  that  fountain-head, 
Whence  waters  so  divine  proceed ; 
Still  near  this  living  stream  may  I 
abide,  (fied. 

By  which  my  needy  soul  is  satis- 
Doddridge. 


804. 


t.  124. 


M  \Y  the   stream   from   thee,  the 

Gracious  Jesus,  (Rock, 

Richly  bless  thy  thirsting  flock, 

And  refresh  us ; 
'Tis  the  source  of  power,  of  life, 

And  salvation, 

To  thy  congregation. 

805.*  t.  79. 

THY  precious,  all-atoning  blood 
Is  to  this  hour,  0  Lamb  of  God, 
An  ocean  of  free  grace: 
All  tho.~e  who  venture  to  draw  nigh 
To  thee,  can  witness  bear  with  joy, 
They  ne'er  go  empty  from  thy  face. 
Anna  Dober. 

806.*  t.  23. 

FLOCK  of  Christ,  with  exultation 
View  the  well-spring  of  ealvution: 


Drink  and  live — with  an  emotion 
Of  unfeigned  heart's  devotion. 
2.  May  to  Jesus,  while  we  're  living, 
From  our  works  redound  thanks- 
giving, 
And  our  lowly,  meek  behaviour. 
Clearly  show  we  love  our  Saviour. 
Louisa  v.  Ilayn. 

807.     T.  581  or  83. 

ROCK  of  ages,  cleft  for  me, 
Let  me  hide  myself  in  thee ; 
Let  the  water  and  the  blood, 
From  thy  riven  side  which  flow'd, 
Be  of  sin  the  double  cure, 
Cleanse   me   from    its    guilt    and 
power. 

2.  Not  the  labour  of  my  hands 
Can  fulfil  thy  law's  demands : 
Could  my  zeal  no  respite  know, 
Could  my  tears  for  ever  flow, 
All  for  sin  could  not  atone ; 
Thou  must  save,  and  thou  alone. 

3.  Nothing  in  my  hand  I  bring, 
Simply  to  thy  cross  I  cling, 
Naked,  come  to  thee  for  dress, 
Helpless,  look  to  thee  for  grace, 
Vile,  I  to  the  fountain  fly, — 
Wash  me,  Saviour,  or  I  die. 

4.  While  I  draw  this  fleeting  breath, 
When  my  eyes  shall  close  in  death, 
When  I  soar  to  worlds  unknown, 
See  thee  on  thy  judgment-throne; 

-  s,  cleft  for  me, 
Let  me  hide  myself  in  thee. 

808.*  t.  82. 

JESUS  makes  my  heart  rejoice, 
I  *m  his  sheep,  and  know  his  voice  ; 
He's  a  Shepherd  kind  and  gracious, 
And  his  pastures  are  delicious; 
Constant  love  to  me  he  shows, 
Yea,  my  worthless  name  he  knows. 


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2.  Trusting  his  mild  start  always, 
I  go  in  and  out  in  peace; 

He  will  feed  me  with  the  treasure 
Of  his  grace  in  richest  measure  ; 
When  athirst  to  him  I  cry, 
Living  water  he  '11  supply. 

3.  Should  not  I  for  gladness  leap, 
Led  by  Jesus  as  his  sheep  ; 

For  when  these  blest  days  are  over, 
To  the  arms  of  my  dear  Saviour 
I  shall  be  convey'd  to  rest : 
Amen,  yea,  my  lot  is  blest. 

Louisa  v.  Hayn. 


809.* 


t.  83. 


MORE   than    shepherd's   faithful- 
ness 
To  his  flock  our  Saviour  showeth ; 
From  the  treasures  of  his  grace 
He  the  choicest  gifts  bestoweth : 
As  his  sheep  by  him  we  're  own'd, 
Since  his  blood  for  us  aton'd. 
2.  They  who  feel  their  want  and 

need, 
Thirsting  for  his  great  salvation, 
On  the  richest  pastures  feed, 
With  true  joy  and  delectation; 
Till  they  shall,  when  perfected, 
With  celestial  joys  be  fed. 

Gregor 

810.     T.  582  or  595. 

MY  Shepherd  is  the  Lamb, 

The  living  Lord,  who  died  ; 
With  all  that's  truly  good  I  am 

Most  plenteously  supplied : 
He  richly  feeds  my  soul 

With  manna  from  above, 
And  leads  me  where  the  rivers  roll 

Of  everlasting  love. 
2.   My  table  he  doth  spread 

With  choicest  fare,  and  I 
Behold  the  Lamb,  the  living  bread. 

And  eat  most  joyfully  : 


He  makes  n*  j  cup  run  o'er, 

Anointett  me  with  oil ; 
I  shall  enjoy  for  evermore 

The  merits  of  his  toil. 
3.  When  faith  and  hope  shall  cease, 

And  love  prevail  alone, 
I  then  shall  see  him  face  to  face, 

And  know  as  I  am  known: 
Then  I  my  Shepherd's  care 

Shall  praise,  and  him  adore, 
And  in  his  Father's  house  shall  share 

True  bliss  for  evermore. 

Beaumont 


811. 


T.  11. 


COULD  we  sinners  fully  tell, 
How  our  hearts  with  rapture  swell, 
Gladly  then  we  would  declare 
Ev'n  to  angels  what  we  share. 

2.  But  since  words  the  happiness 
Which  we  feel,  can  ne'er  express, 
We  adoring  'fore  him  lie, 

And  what  he  bestows  enjoy. 

3.  Angels  sing  before  his  throne, 
While  we  at  his  feet  sink  down : 
Gracious  Jesus,  Man  and  God, 
What  hast  thou  on  us  bestow'd ! 

S.  Meyer. 


812.* 


T.  11. 


JESUS,  who  to  save  hast  power, 
And  who  livest  evermore 
For  thy  flock  to  intercede, 
Helping  us  in  time  of  need  ;  — 
2.   Thou,  who  a  divine  repast 
For  the  poor  prepared  hast, 
Giving  thy  own  flesh  and  blood 
As  the  needy  sinner's  food  ; — 
8.  Let  thy  power  divine,  we  pray, 
Be  our  strength  and  only  stay, 
Till  we  drop  this  mortal  vest, 
And  the  spirit  goes  to  rest.  % 


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813  *  T.  22. 

LORD!    what   amazing  love   and 

grace, 
How  doth  it  our  poor  souls  abase, 
To  eat  thy  flesh  and  drink  thy  blood, 
To  feed  on  more  than  angels'  food. 

2.  Thy  sacred  body  thou  didst  give 
For  us,  that  we  thereby  might  live  ; 
No  pledge  of  love  could  be  so  great: 
Never  may  we  thy  love  forget. 

3.  Thy  precious  blood,  for  sinners 

spilt,  (guilt ; 

Cleanses  our  hearts,  removes  our 
The  debt  is  paid  which  we  incurr'd, 
And  we're  to  happiness  restor'd. 

4.  Thy  Holy  Spirit  with  us  leave, 
So  that  we  rightly  may  conceive, 
What  thou  for  all  believers  hast 
Prepared  in  this  bless'd  repast. 

M.  Luther. 


814.* 


t.  185. 


PRAISE  be  given  to  Christ,  our 

soul's  beloved, 
By  us  sinners  ;  what  are  we  ? 
Feeble  humancreatures,  farremoved 
From  angelic  purity :         (bids  us, 
Yet  when   he  to  his  rich  banquet 
Where  he  with  his  sacred  body  feeds 

us, 
And  we  drink  his  blood  once  shed, 
We  are  richly  comforted. 

Louisa  v.  Hayn. 

815.*  t.  590. 

THOU,  who  art  present  with  thy 

According  to  thy  word,    (church, 
When  to  enjoy  thy  flesh  and  blood 

We  meet  with  one  accord  ; 
0  grant  us  to  show  forth  thy  death 

Until  thou  shalt  appear ; 
And  may  it  in  our  walk  be  seen, 

That  we  thy  followers  are. 


2.  May  we  so  captivated  be 

By  thy  redeeming  love, 
As  to  be  wean'd  from  earthly  things, 

And  fix  our  thoughts  above ; 
May  all  that 's  carnal  be  subdu'd, 

And  mortified  in  us, 
That  we  may  glory  in  thy  name, 

And  count  all  else  but  loss. 

A.  Schindler. 

816.*    T.96or90. 
SINCE  Jesus'  body  I  have  ate, 
And  drank  the  blood  he  shed  for 
me, 

0  may  I  never  him  forget : 

1  know  he  will  remember  me ; 
And  I  shall,  when  this  life  is  o'er, 
Live  in  his  presence  evermore. 

Pfefferkorn. 

817.*  T.  83. 

CHRIST,    how    are     thy    people 

bless'd, 

With  thee  as  their  Head  united: 
Tho'  of  thee  by  faith  possess'd, 

Still  we,  by  thy  love  excited, 
Tears  of  ardent  longing  shed, 
Till  our  bliss  is  perfected. 

818.  t.  595. 

COME,  0  my  soul,  and  sing 
How  Jesus  thee  hath  fed  ; 

How  Jesus  gave  himself  to  thee, 
The  true  and  living  Bread. 

2.  For  food  he  gives  his  flesh  ; 
He  bids  us  drink  his  blood  : 

Amnzing  favour,  matchless  grace 
Of  our  incarnate  God  ! 

3.  This  holy  bread  and  wine 
Confirms  us  in  the  faith, 

In  love  and  union  with  our  Lord, 
And  we  show  forth  his  death. 

WatW 


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819.*  T.  14. 

NO  words  can  ever  fully  tell, 

What  blessings  Christ  bestows 
On  us,  when  we  on  Calvary  dwell, 

And  weep  beneath  his  cross. 

2.  He  who  unto  his  flesh  and  blood 
Can  ne'er  himself  deny, 

Saith  unto  us,  "  Take  courage  good, 
Your  brother,  lo,  am  I." 

3.  His  loving  heart  we  open  see, 
Replete  with  tenderness; 

He  as  his  blood-bought  property 
Doth  even  us  confess. 

4.  We  are  forgiv'n  and  reconcil'd, 
Our  happiness  renew'd,       (fill'd, 

Our  hearts  with   deep  abasement 
And  with  his  blood  bedew'd. 

5.  From  all  anxiety  and  dread, 
Which  else  our  souls  oppress'd, 

Thanks  be  to  him,  we  now  are  freed, 
For  he  hath  given  us  rest. 


820.* 


t.  22. 


THE  enjoyment  of  Christ's  flesh 
and  blood,  (good, 

Which  is  on  earth  our  highest 
His  members  closely  should  unite, 
And  them  to  mutual  love  excite. 

2.  Love  he  most  strongly  did  enforce, 
Just  ere  he  finished  his  course ; 
For  love  most  fervently  he  pray'd, 
The  night  in  which  he  was  betray'd. 

3.  0  that  we  all  could  quite  fulfil 
Our  Saviour's  testament  and  will; 
To  love  each  other  we  desire ; 
Come,  sacred  Love,  our  hearts  in- 
spire. 


4.  We  join  together  heart  and  hand, 
To  walk  towards  the  promised  land ; 
For  his  appearance  may  with  care 
Each  member  day  and  night  pre- 
pare. 

5.  Till  wg  the  Lord  our  righteous- 

ness 
Shall  see  in  glory  face  to  face, 
The  bond  of  peace  may  we  main- 
tain, (main. 
And  one  with  him,  our  Lord,  re- 
L.  v.  Hayn. 

821*   t.  26  or  22. 

THOU  Lamb  once  slain,  thy  flesh 

and  blood, 
Which  thou  didst  sacrifice  for  us 
Upon  the  altar  of  the  cross, 
Are  to  our  souls  celestial  food. 

This  makes  us  all  with  one  accord 
To  love  each  other  fervently; 
Yea,  to  be  wholly  one  with  thee, 
And   all  that   love  thee,  gracious 
Lord. 

Gregor. 

822.*  T.  22. 

HAPPY,    thrice    happy   hour    of 

grace ! 
I've   seen  by  faith  my  Saviour's 

face ; 
He  did  himself  to  me  impart, 
And   made   a   covenant   with    my 

heart. 

2.  Ah,  might  in  my  behaviour  shine 
The  power  of  Jesus'  love  divine, 
His  conflict  and  his  victorj7, 
His  seeking  and  his  finding  me. 


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HYMNS  FOR  DIFFERENT  AGES  AND  STATIONS 
IN  LIFE. 


A. 

823. 


t.  22. 


THOUGH  but  a  little  child  I  am, 
Yet  I  may  praise  the  slaughtered 

Lamb: 
He  loveth  children  tenderly, 
He  also  loveth  sinful  me. 

2.  Yes,  gracious  Saviour,  I  believe 
Thou  wilt  a  little  child  receive; 
For  thou  didst  bless  them  formerly, 
And  say,  "Let  children  come  to  me." 

3.  Lord  Jesus,  unto  me  impart 
An  humble,  meek,  and  docile  heart; 
0  cleanse  me  in  thy  precious  blood, 
Shed  in  my  heart  thy  love  abroad. 

4.  Save  me  from  liking  what  is  ill, 
Teach  me  to  do  thy  holy  will; 
Each   day   prepare   me   thro'   thy 

grace, 
To  meet  thee,  and  behold  thy  face. 

J.  Cenuick. 


824. 


t.  14. 


THOUGH  Christ  was  God  and  all 
things  made, 

Himself  he  humbled  thus; 
That  he,  a  servant  in  our  stead, 

Might  minister  to  us. 

2.  Our  Saviour  was  a  lovely  child, 
His  parents'  chief  delight, 

In  his  behaviour  meek  and  mild, 
And  always  acted  right. 

3.  A  blessed  pattern  Christ  our  Lord 
Himself  to  children  gave, 

That  they  to  him  might  joy  afford, 
And  never  misbehave. 

4.  A  child  true  happiness  may  find, 
And  humbly  ^ught  to  pray: 

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"Lord  Jesus,  make  my  heart  in- 
To  love  and  to  obey.  (clin'a 

5.   "I'm  often  stubborn,  vain,  and 
wild, 
Self-will'd  and  hard  in  heart ; 
0  Lord,  to  me  thy  chaste,  thy  mild, 
Thy  holy  mind  impart." 

J.  Swertner. 

825.  t.  14. 

0  WHAT  a  wretched  heart  have  I, 
How  full  of  sin  and  shame, 

How  obstinate  continually, 
H.ow  day  by  day  to  blame ! 

2.  Lord,  look  on  me  'midst  all  my 

faults ; 
And  when  thou  see'st  my  guilt, 
My    wicked    words     and     foolish 

thoughts, 
Think  why  thy  blood  was  spilt. 

3.  In  that  most  precious  river  cleanse 
And  wash  my  sins  away, 

My  selfishness,  and  each  offence 
Which  I  have  done  to-day. 

4.  When  thou,  dear  Jesus,  wast  a 

child, 
Thou  hadst  no  sin  like  me ; 
No  wicked  words  thy  lips  defil'd, 
No  faults  appear'd  in  thee. 

5.  Thou  wast  more  spotless  than  a 

dove, 
More  harmless  than  a  lamb, 
Obedient,  humble,  full  of  love, 
And  never  once  to  blame. 

6.  But  lam  proud,  and  headstrong 
Oft  sadly  misbehave  ;  (toor 

1  am  not  meek  like  thee,  and  low; 

Me,  Lord,  in  mercy  save. 


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7.  0  might  I  but  resemble  thee, 
That  every  one  might  know 

I  love  the  Saviour,  and  will  be 
His  follower  here  below. 

8.  Imprint  thine  image  on  my  heart, 
Bestow  thy  Holy  Ghost, 

And  an  obedient  mind  impart; 
Then  I  shall  not  be  lost. 

J.  Cennick. 

826.  t.  14. 

0  LORD,  forgive  a  sinful  child, 
Whose  heart  is  all  unclean  ; 

How  bad  am  I,  and  how  defil'd, 
How  prone  to  every  sin  I 

2.  0  change  my  vile  and  stubborn 

heart, 
Like  thee  0  make  me  pure; 
To  me  thy  love  divine  impart, 
Keep  me  from  sin  secure. 

3.  Self-will,  that  cruel  enemy, 
No  more  I  would  obey ; 

Thy  Spirit  shall  my  teacher  be, 
And  guide  me  in  thy  way. 

4.  0  may  I  never  speak  a  word 
But  what  I  truly  mean, 

Nor  lie  to  thee,  most  gracious  Lord, 
By  whom  each  thought  is  seen. 

6.  I  '11  make  thy  wondrous,  dying 
Dear  Lord,  my  daily  song  ;  (love, 

And  joys,  like  theirs  who  singabove, 
Shall  tune  my  infant  tongue. 


827. 


t.  14. 


NOW  that  my  journey 's  just  begun, 
My  course  so  little  trod, 

I  '11  stay,  before  I  further  run, 
And  give  myself  to  God. 

2.   And,  lest  I  should  be  ever  led 
Through  sinful  paths  astray, 

I  would  begin  at  once  to  tread 
In  wisdom's  pleasant  way. 


3.  What    sorrows    may   my   steps 
I  cannot  now  foretell ;      (attend, 

But  if  the  Lord  will  be  my  friend, 
I  know  that  all  is  well. 

4.  And,  Lord,  whatever  grief  or  ill 
For  me  may  be  in  store, 

Make  me  submissive  to  thy  will, 
And  I  would  ask  no  more. 

5.  Attend  me  through  my  youthful 
Whatever  be  my  lot;  (way, 

And    when    I'm    feeble,    old,    and 

0  Lord,  forsake  me  not,     (grey, 

Jane  Taylor. 


828. 


t.  14. 


YOUNG   children    once    to   Jesus 
His  blessing  to  entreat :     (came, 

And  I  may  humbly  do  the  same 
Before  his  mercy-seat. 

2.  For  when   their    feeble   hands 

were  spread, 
And  bent  each  infant  knee, 
"Forbid  them   not,"    the  Saviour 
And  so  he  says  to  me.  (said, 

3.  Though  now  he  is  not  here  below, 
But  on  his  heavenly  hill, 

To  him  may  little  children  go, 
And  seek  a  blessing  still. 

4.  Well-pleas'd  those  little  ones  to 
The  dear  Redeemer  smil'd  ;   (see, 

Oh,  then,  he  will  not  frown  on  me, 
A  poor  unworthy  child. 

5.  If  babes  so  many  years  ago 
His  tender  pity  drew, 

He  will  not  surely  let  me  go 
Without  a  blessing  too. 

G.  Then,  while  his  favour  to  implore 
My  little  hands  are  spread, 

Do  thou  thy  sacred  blessing  pour, 
Dear  Jesus,  on  my  head. 

Jane  Taylor. 


CHILDREN. 


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829. 


T.  14. 


THERE  is  a  path  that  leads  to 
All  others  go  astray  ;         (God — 

Narrow,  but  pleasant,  is  the  road, 
And  Christians  love  the  way. 

2.  It  leads  straight  thro'  this  world 

of  sin, 
And  dangers  must  be  pass'd ; 
But  those  who  boldly  walk  therein, 
Will  get  to  heaven  at  last. 

3.  How  shall  an  infant-pilgrim  dare 
This  dangerous  path  to  tread  ? 

For  on  the  way  is  many  a  snare 
For  youthful  travellers  spread  :  — 

4.  WThile   the   broad   road,   where 

thousands  go, 
Lies  near,  and  opens  fair; 
And  many  turn  aside,  I  know, 
To  walk  with  sinners  there. 

6.  But  lest  my  feeble  steps  should 
Or  wander  from  the  way,   (slide, 

Lord,  condescend  to  be  my  guide, 
And  I  shall  never  stray. 

6.  Then,  I  may  go  without  alarm, 
And  trust  his  word  of  old  ; — 

"The  lambs  he'll  gather  with  his 
And  lead  them  to  the  fold."  (arm, 

7. Thus  Imaysafely venture  through, 
Beneath  my  Shepherd's  care; 

And  keep  the  gate  of  heaven  in  view, 
Till  I  shall  enter  there. 

Jane  Taylor. 


830. 


t.  22. 


LORD,  I  have  passed  another  day, 
And  come  to  thank  thee  for  thy  care: 
ForgivG  my  faults  in  work  and  play, 
And  listen  to  my  evening  prayer. 

2.  Thy  favour  gives  me  daily  bread, 
And    friends   who    all    my    wants 
supply  ; 


And  safely  now  I  rest  my  head, 
Preserv'dand  guarded  by  thine  eye. 

3.  Look  down  in  pity,  and  forgive 
Whate'er  I've  done  or  said  amiss; 
And  help  me  every  day  I  live, 

To  serve  thee  better  than  on  this. 

4.  Now  while  I  speak,  be  pleased 

to  take 
A  helpless  child  beneath  thy  care ; 
And  condescend,  for  Jesus'  sake, 
To  listen  to  my  evening  prayer. 

Mrs.  Gilbert 


831. 


t.  22. 


JESUS, that  condescending  King, 
Is  pleas'd  to   hear  when  children 

sing; 
And  while  our  feeble  voices  rise. 
Will  not  the  humble  prayer  despise. 

2.  Then  keep  us,  Lord,  from  every 

sin, 
Which  we  can  see  and  feel  within ; 
And  what  we  neither  feel  nor  see, 
Forgive,  for  all  is  known  to  thee. 

3.  We  own  there  's  nothing  good  in 

us, 
To  tempt  thee  to  befriend  us  thus : 
We  cannot  think  a  single  thought, 
Nor  even  thank  thee,  as  we  ought. 

4.  Yet,  Lord,  we  humbly  venture 

nigh, 
Because  thou  earnest  down  to  die : 
And  this  is  all  the  pica  me  make, 
"0  save  us  for  thy  mercy's  Bake.* 

Jane  Taylor 

832.  t.  11. 

LAMB  of  God,  I  look  to  thee, 
Thou  shalt  my  example  be  ; 
When  thou  wast  a  little  child, 
Thou  wast  gentle,  meek,  and  mild. 
2.  Due  obedience  thou  didst  show; 
0  make  me  obedient  too : 


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fhou  wast  merciful  and  kind  ; 
Grant  me,  Lord,  thy  loving  mind. 

3.  Let  me  above  all  fulfil 

God  my  heavenly  Father's  will, 
Never  his  good  Spirit  grieve, 
Only  to  his  glory  live. 

4.  Loving  Jesus,  holy  Lamb, 
In  thy  hands  secure  I  am  ; 
Fix  thy  temple  in  my  heart, 
Never  from  thy  child  depart. 

5.  Teach  me  to  show  forth  thy  praise, 
Love  and  serve  thee  all  my  days ; 
0  might  all  around  me  see 
Christ   the  holy  child,  in  me. 


833* 


t.  14. 


I  AM  a  little  child,  you  see, 
My  strength  is  little  too, 

But  yet  I  fain  would  saved  be; 
Lord,  teach  me  what  to  do. 

2.  Thou,  gracious  Saviour,  for  my 
AVast  pleas'd  a  child  to  be,  (good 

And  thou  didst  shed  thy  precious 
Upon  the  cross  for  me.       (blood 

3.  Come  then,  and  take  this  heart 
Come  take  me  as  I  am,   (of  mine, 

I  know  that  I  by  right  am  thine, 
Thou  loving,  gracious  Lamb. 

4.  Low  at  thy  feet  0  may  I  bow, 
Be  thine,  my  Saviour,  still ; 

In  nothing  bad  myself  allow, 
Nor  ever  show  self-will. 

6.  Preserve  my  little  heart  secure 
From  every  hurt  and  stain ; 

First  make  it,  and  then  keep  it  pure, 
And  shut  to  all  that's  vain. 

G.  Tf  early  thou  wilt  take  me  hence, 

0  that  no  harm  will  be ; 
Since  endless  bliss  will  then  com- 
mence, 
Wheo  1  shall  live  with  thee. 


7.  If  thou  wilt  have  me  longer  stay, 
In  years  and  stature  grow ; 

Help  me  to  serve  thee  night  and  day, 
While  I  am  here  below. 

8.  Then,  after  walking  in  thy  ways, 
And  serving  thee  in  love, 

Receive  me  to  thyself  in  peace, 
To  sing  thy  praise  above.  z. 


834. 


t.  11. 


OUT  of  love  and  boundless  grnce, 
Thou  hast  brought  us  to  a  place, 
Jesus,  where  we  oft  may  hear 
Of  the  sufferings  thou  didst  bear. 

2.  Be  our  Shepherd  every  day, 
That  we  little  lambs  ne'er  stray  ; 
Whensoe'er  we  hear  thy  voice, 
To  obey  may  we  rejoice. 

3.  Thanks  to  thee  for  all  the  care 
That's  bestow'd  upon  us  here; 
May  we  evermore  to  thee 

For  thy  goodness  grateful  be. 

Schlicbt. 


835. 


t.  22. 


THOU  Guardian  of  thy  lambs,  be- 
Us  little  ones  of  thy  dear  fold;  (hold 
Take  us  into  thy  special  care, 
Secure  our  souls  from  every  snare. 
2.  Let  nothing  in  our  minds  have 

place, 
But  what  is  sanctified  by  grace; 
Thy  love  sink  deep  into  each  heart, 
And  may  nought  else  have  any  part. 
3. Set  on  ourbreasts  thy  Spirit's  seal, 
Within  our  hearts  thyself  reveal, 
And  our  poor  souls  securely  keep 
Among  thy  flock,  thy  chosen  sheep. 
J.  West 


836. 


T.  14. 


LOVER  of  little  children,  thoo, 
0  Jesus,  we  adore; 


CHILDREN. 


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Our  kind  and  loving  Saviour  be, 
Both  now  and  evermore. 

2.  0  take  us  up  into  thy  arms, 
Then  we  are  truly  blest; 

Thy  new-born  babes  are  safe  from 
harm  3, 
"While  leaning  on  thy  breast. 

3.  Still  as  we  grow  in  years,  in  grace 
And  wisdom  let  us  grow ; 

That  daily  more  we  thee  may  praise, 
More  of  thy  mercy  know. 

4.  Strong  let  us  in  thy  grace  abide, 
But  ignorant  of  ill ; 

In  malice,  subtlety,  and  pride, 
We  would  be  children  still. 


837. 


t.  14. 


JESUS  the  Lord  our  Shepherd  is, 
And  did  our  souls  redeem  ; 

Our  present  and  eternal  bliss 
Are  both  secured  in  him. 

2.  His  mercy  every  sinner  claims; 
For  all  his  flock  he  cares ; 

The  sheephe  gently  leads,  thelambs 
He  in  his  bosom  bears. 

3.  If  unto  us  our  friends  are  good, 
'T  was  he  their  hearts  inclin'd; 

He  bids  our  fathers  give  us  food, 
And  makes  our  mothers  kind. 

4.  Then  let  us  thank  him  for  his 
He  will  not  disapprove    (grace  ; 

Our  meanest  sacrifice  of  praise 
For  his  unbounded  love. 

6.  When    children    honour   Jesus 
thus, 

And  their  thanksgiving  raise, 
Out  of  the  mouths  of  babes  like  us, 

His  wisdom  perfects  praise. 

6.  To  thee,  almighty  God,  to  thee 
Ourselves  we  now  resign  ; 

Twill  please  us  to  look  back  and 
We  were  in  childhood  thine,  (see 


7.  Let  the  sweet  work  of  prayer 
and  praise 

Employ  our  infant-breath  ; 
Thus  we're  prepar'd  for  length  of 

Or  fit  for  early  death.         (days, 


838.* 


t.  22. 


JESUS,     the     children's     dearest 

friend, 
Who  dost  to  all  our  wants  attend, 
Thou  wast  a  child,  and  knowest 

well 
How  we,  thy  helpless  children,  feel. 

2.  Grant  unto  us  continually 
The  blessings  of  thy  infancy ; 

Let  us,  thro'  each  succeeding  year, 
The  merits  of  thy  childhood  share. 

3.  Thee,    gracious  Lord,  we   now 

implore, 
To  manifest  thyself  still  more, 
And  thus  to  teach  us  by  degrees 
To  live  a  life  of  happiness. 

4.  May  we  thy  mind  still  better  know, 
Daily  in  grace  and  knowledge  grow, 
And  learn  all  that  whereby  we  may 
Adorn  thy  doctrine  every  way. 

5.  0  may  we  ever  feel  thee  near, 
And  be  employ'd  in  praise  «t  prayer, 
May  we  in  thy  bless'd  fellowship 
Wake,  do  our  daily  work,  and  sleep. 

6.  Thus  will  our  infant  tongues  re- 

cord 
Thy  birth  <k  passion,  gracious  Lord, 
That  thou,  who  diedst  in  our  stead, 
Art  God,  by  whom  all  things  were 

made.  z. 


839.* 


t.  22. 


EMBRACE  us  in  thy  tender  way, 
Dear  Lord,  and  bless  us  all,  we  pray, 
As  thou  on  earth  didst  formerly, 
When  children  once  were  brought 
to  thee. 


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CHILDREN. 


2.  We  are  baptiz'd  into  thy  death, 
And  call'd  to  praise  thee  with  each 

breath ; 
Thou  bought'st  us  with  thy  blood 
divine: 

0  take  and  keep  us  ever  thine. 

3.  Thy  youth  unspotted,full  of  grace, 
Teach  us  all  virtue  and  all  praise ; 
Thou  art  our  pattern,  grant  that  we 
In  all  things  may  resemble  thee. 

4.  From  year  to  year,  while  we  in- 

crease 
In  stature,  may  we  grow  in  grace ; 
In  learning  and  obedience  too 
May  we  thy  blessed  path  pursue. 

5.  By  day  and  night  our  steps  direct, 
And  soul  and  body,  Lord,  protect 
From  every  thing  that  grieveth  thee, 
Or  unto  us  might  hurtful  be. 

C.  Impart  to  us  that  needful  good, 
A  heart  besprinkled  with  thy  blood, 
"Wholly  devoted  unto  thee, 
For  thy  soul's  bitter  agony. 

7.  That  grace  upon  us  all  bestow, 
Thee  more  &  more  by  faith  to  know; 
We  then  the  glories  of  thy  name 
In  grateful  accents  shall  proclaim. 

840.  t.  22. 

1  LOVE  the  Lord  who  died  for  me, 
I  love  his  grace  divine  and  freo; 

I  love  the  scriptures,  there  I  read, 
Christ  loved  me,  and  for  me  bled. 

2.  I  love  his  tears  &  sufferings  great, 
I  love  his  precious  bloody  sweat, 

I  love  his  blood ;  were  that  not  spilt, 
1  could  not  have  been  freed  from 
guilt. 

3.  I  love  to  hear  that  he  was  slain, 
I  love  his  every  grief  nnd  pain, 

I  love  to  meditate  by  faith 
Upon  his  meritorious  death. 


4.  I  love  Mount  Calvary,  where  his 

love 
Stronger  than  death  itself  did  prove ; 
I  love  to  walk  his  dolorous  way, 
I  love  the  grave  where  Jesus  lay. 

5.  I  love  his  people  and  their  ways, 
I  love  with  them  to  pray  and  praise ; 
I  love  the  Father  and  the  Son, 

I  love  the  Spirit  he  sent  down. 

C.  I  love  to  think  the  time  will  come, 
When  I  shall  be  with  him  at  home, 
And  praise  him  in  eternity: 
Then  shall  my  love  completed  be. 
J.  Cennick. 

841.  t.  22. 

I  WILL  a  little  pilgrim  be, 
Resolv'd  alone  to  follow  thee, 
Thou  Lamb  of  God,  who  now  art 

gone 
Up  to  thy  everlasting  throne. 

2.  I  will  my  heart  to  thee  resign, 
Thine  only  be,  0  be  thou  mine : 
The  world  Heave  and  foolish  play, 
To  happiness  to  find  the  way. 

3.  My  lips  shall  be  employ'd  to  bless 
The  Lord  who  is  my  righteousness ; 
My  pleasure,  only  to  pursue 

His  steps,  and  his  blest  will  to  do. 

4.  So  long  I'll  pray  below  to  live, 
Till  I  my  pardon  seal'd  receive  ; 

I  then,  when  Jesus  calls,  shall  die, 
Or  rather  live  eternally. 

J.  Cennick. 

842.  t.  14. 

JESUS,  to  thee  our  souls  wo  raiwc, 
And  for  a  blessing  look  ; 

May  we,  assisted  by  thy  grace, 
With  pleasure  learn  our  book. 

2.  fiive  us  an  humble,  active  mind. 
From  sloth  and  folly  free; 


CHILDREN. 


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Give  us  a  cheerful  heart,  inclin'd 
To  useful  industry. 

3.  A  faithful  memory  bestow, 
With  solid  learning's  store; 

And    still,    0    Lord,    as   more   we 
know, 
Let  us  obey  thee  more. 

4.  Let  us  things  excellent  discern, 
Hold  fast  what  we  approve  ; 

But  more  than  all  delight  to  learn 
The  lessons  of  thy  love. 

843.  t.  14. 
STILL  may  we  keep  the  aim  in 

mind, 

For  which  we  hither  came, 
In  search  of  useful  learning  join'd, 

As  followers  of  the  Lamb. 
2.  Daily  to  Jesus  we  '11  look  up, 

As  soon  as  we  awake, 
And  for  his  constant  blessing  hope 

In  all  we  undertake. 
8.   His  meritorious  industry, 

His  toil,  and  labour  great, 
Shall  our  support  and  pattern  be ; 

Him  we  will  imitate. 
4.  If  he  his  grace  on  us  confer, 

"We  then  shall  learn  apace, 
Live  to  his  glory,  and  declare 

Our  heavenly  Father's  praise. 

844.  t.  14. 
0    JESUS,    Lord   of    heaven   and 

earth, 
How  sweet  thy  mercies  are; 
How  rich  to  those  of  lowly  birth, 

The  children  of  thy  care. 
2.  Thou  art  our  Shepherd,  glorious 
God! 
Thy  little  flock  behold, 
ind  guide  us  by  thy  staff  and  rod, 
The  children  of  thy  fold. 


3.  We  praise  thy  name,  that  we 

were  brought 
To  this  delightful  place, 
Where   we    are   wisdom's    lessons 

taught, 
The  children  of  thy  grace. 

4.  0  may  our  friends,  thy  servants 
Meet  all  our  souls  above;  (here, 

And  they  and  we  in  heaven  appear, 
The  children  of  thy  love. 


845. 


t.  159. 


HOW  heart-affecting  Christ  to  see, 
Some  days  before  he  bled, 

Go  to  Jerusalem  willingly 
To  suffer  in  our  stead : 

When  he  approach'd,  the  multitude 

Their  garments  spread  and  branches 
strew'd, 
Crying  Hosanna  to  his  praise, 
With  joy  and  thankfulness. 

2.  'Twas  then  the  children  join'd 
the  rest, 
And  hail'd  him  with  a  song; 

WTith    one    accord   his   name    con- 
Amidst  the  joyful  throng:  (fess'd 

With  them  may  we  unite  our  lays, 

And,  tho'  in  feeble  accents,  raise 
Our  Hallelujahs  to  the  Lamb, 
Who  died  us  to  redeem. 

J.  Cennick. 

846.  t.  14. 

WHEN  Jesus  into  Salem  rode, 

The  children  sang  around  ; 
For  joy  they  pluck'd  the  palms,  and 
strow'd 

Their  garments  on  the  ground. 
2.   Hosanna,  our  glad  voices  raise, 

Hosanna  to  our  King: 
Should   we    forget    our   Saviour's 
praise, 

The  stones  themselves  would  siuir. 


2G4 


CHILDREN. 


3.  For  we  have  learn'd  to  love  his 
name ; 
That  name  divinely  sweet, 
May  every  pulse  through  life  pro- 
claim, 
And  our  last  breath  repeat. 

J.  Montgomery. 


847. 


T.  11. 


GLORY  to  the  Father  give, 
God  in  whom  we  move  and  live; 
Children's    prayers   he   deigns   to 

hear, 
Children's  songs  delight  his  ear. 

2.  Glory  to  the  Son  we  bring, 
Christ    our   Prophet,    Priest,    and 

King; 
Children,  raise  your  sweetest  strain 
To  the  Lamb,  for  he  was  slain. 

3.  Glory  to  the  Holy  Ghost; 
Be  this  day  a  Pentecost: 
Children's  minds  may  he  inspire, 
Touch  their  tongues  with  holy  fire. 

4.  Glory  in  the  highest  be 
To  the  blessed  Trinity, 
For  the  Gospel  from  above, 

For  the  word,  that  "God  is  love." 
J.  Montgomery. 


848. 


t.  39. 


LORD   Jesus,  we  bless  thee   that 

thou  wast  a  child,  (reconcil'd: 
And  hast  us  thereby  unto  God 
We  thank   thee  for  suffering  and 

dying  in  pain,  (again. 

For  thy  being  buried   and  rising 
8.  We  thank  thee,   that  thou  wilt 

the  children  permit 
To  offer  their  praises  and  songs  at 

thy  feet;  (petitions  to  hear, 
That  thou,  Lord,  dost  deign  their 
And  always  to  help  them  and  save 

them  art  near. 


3.  Thou  wilt  be  our  Saviour,  Re- 
deemer, and  Friend, 

Grant  we  may  abide  in  thy  love  to 
the  end: 

0  render  us  truly  obedient  to  thee, 

That  we  thy  dear  children  for  ever 
may  be.  j.  Cennick. 


849. 


T.  39. 


WHEREIN   is   for    children    true 

bliss  to  be  found  ? — 
When  by  Jesus  Christ  as  his  sheep 

they  are  own'd ; 
In  him  they  find  pasture  while  here 

they  remain,  (obtain. 

And    joys    everlasting   in   heaven 

2.  We  sing  and  we  hear,  how  our 

Maker  came  down 
To  earth,  and  for  us  left  his  heaven- 
ly throne,  (poor  child, 
Assuming   our   nature,    became   a 
And  us  by  his   sufferings  to  God 
reconcil'd. 

3.  0  mystery  of  godliness,  wonder 

of  grace  !  (and  praise: 

May  we  without  ceasing  adore  him 
May  all  of  us  know  what  a  Saviour 

we  have,  (him  believe. 

Yea,    love   him   sincerely,  and  in 

4.  We  now  with  the  angels  unite  to 

declare  (did  bear; 

The  praises  of  him  who  our  sorrows 
With  hearts  and  with  voices  exalt- 
ing the  Lamb,  (to  redeem. 
Who  died  on  the  cross  our  poor  souls 
J.  Con  nick. 

850.  t.  590 

0    TIIOU,  before    whose   Father's 
face 

The  children's  angels  stind, 
Grant  me,  a  helpless  child, the  grace, 

That  thy  angelic  band 


CHILDREN. 


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May  watch  my   ways,   and  guard 
my  bed, 
And  minister  to  me, 
Till  I  in  death  shall  bow  my  head, 
And  go  to  live  with  thee. 

J.  Cennick. 


851. 


t.  14. 


HAPPY  the  children  who  betimes 
Have  learn'd  to  know  the  Lord, 

Who  thro'  his  grace  escape  the 
Forbidden  in  his  word,     (crimes 

2.  Who  early,  by  a  living  faith, 
Have  deep  foundation  laid 

In  Jesus'  meritorious  death  ; 
Such  need  not  be  afraid. 

3.  Should  they  be  early  hence  re- 

moval, 
He  will  their  souls  receive ; 
For  they  who  Jesus  here  have  lov'd, 
With  him  shall  ever  live. 

J.  Cennick 


5.  0  that  I  may  so  favor'd  be, 
With  them  above  to  join: 

0  that,  like  them,  I  Christ  may  see, 
And  he  be  ever  mine. 

6.  Grant  me  but  this,  thou  great 

High-priest ; 
And  when  I'm  here  no  more, 
Convey  me  home  to  endless  rest, 
Where  thou  art  gone  before. 

J.  Cennick. 


852. 


t.  14. 


HAPPY  the  children  who  are  gone 
To  Jesus  Christ  in  peace, 

Who    stand    around    his    glorious 
throne, 
Clad  in  his  righteousness. 

2.  The  Saviour,  whom   they  lov'd 

when  here, 
Hath  wip'd  their  tears  away; 
They  never   more   can   grieve,   or 
Or  sin,  or  go  astray.  (fear, 

3.  In  ceaseless  happiness  they  view 
Our  Saviour's  smiling  face; 

That    face  once   marr'd,   in  which 
Men  saw  no  comeliness,     (below 

4.  Methinks  I  hear  them  joyful  ^ing, 
(Ten  thousands  do  the  same,) 

u  Salvation  to  the  immortal  King, 
To  God  and  to  the  Lamb." 


853. 


T.  587. 


THE  child  sweetly  rests, 
Whom  nothing  molests, 
Received     in    mercy    among    the 
Lamb's  guests. 

2.  He  ne'er  shall  weep  more, 
His  sighing  is  o'er, 

His  travels  and  clangers;  he's  now 
safe  on  shore. 

3.  His  body  is  dead, 
The  grave  is  his  bed, 

But  soon  he  shall  wake,  and  with 
joy  lift  his  head. 

4.  The  spirit  is  flown 

In  peace  to  God's  throne, 
To    praise  God    our   Saviour,  and 
know  as  he  's  known. 

5.  He  sings  now  above, 
Made  perfect  in  love, 

And  never,  0  never,  he  thence  shall 
remove. 

6.  He  rests  now  in  peace, 
Beholds  the  Lord's  face, 

Thrice  happy,  so  early  to  finish  his 
race. 

7.  For  that  blessed  day 
We  earnestly  pray ; 

Lord   Jesus,    come    quickly,     and 
make  no  delay. 

J.  Cennick. 


2G6 


YOUTH. 


854. 


t.  586. 


MOST  holy  Lord,  mankind's  Cre- 
ator, 
Who,  to  redeem  us  by  thy  death, 
Assumedst  feeble  human  nature, 
We  call  on  thee  in  humble  faith  : 
0  hear  our  fervent  supplication, 
Let  all  our  children  thy  salvation, 
Thy  tender  love  and  care, 
In  largest  measure  share ; 
For  thine  they  are.  j.  Swertner. 


855.* 


t.  164. 


BELOVED  youths,  if  'tis  your  aim 
To  be  like  Christ  your  Saviour, 

And  to  extol  his  saving  name 
In  word  and  in  behaviour ; 

With  an  obedient  mind 

Be  to  his  will  resign'd, 

He  by  his  blood  will  wash  you  clean, 

And  free  you  from  the  power  of  sin. 

2.  0  may  it  be  our  heart's  delight, 
Amidst  his  flock  with  pleasure 

To  obey  him,  walk  as  in  his  sight, 
And  serve  him  in  our  measure : 
For  every  thing  that's  good 
And  just,  flows  from  his  blood  ; 
An  humble,  chaste,  and  holy  heart, 
He,  and  he  only  can  impart. 

3.  The     meek,    obedient,     simple 

mind, 
Faithful  in  every  station, 
To  wisdom's  peaceful  path  inclin'd, 

And  cheerful  resignation, 
The  blessed  fruit  will  prove 
Of  that  unfeigned  love 
To  Christ,   which   is   produe'd    by 

faith 
Jn  him  and  his  atoning  death. 

Grogor. 


856. 


t.  590. 


HOW  shall  a  young   man  cleanse 
his  way  ? 

By  following  close  his  word 
Who  once  on  earth   a  young  man 

Jesus,  our  God  and  Lord:   (was, 
His  word  is  spirit  and  is  power; 

True  life  doth  flow  from  him ; 
Our  food  his  sacred  flesh,  our  drink 

His  blood,  that  healing  stream. 

2.  We  now  no  longer  need  remain 
Fast  bound  in  chains  of  sin : 

Whoe'er  believes,  is  free  indeed, 
And  by  his  word  made  clean: 

Since  Jesus  on  the  accursed  cross 
The  power  of  sin  did  quell, 

When  sin  assails,  to  him  we  look, 
And  thus  the  foe  repel 

3.  Ye  chosen  people  of  the  Lord, 
In  whom  his  power  we  trace, 

If  in  obedience  to  his  word  (grace; 

You  're   render'd  clean    through 
His  dying  love  be  yet  impress'd 

More  clearly  on  each  heart, 
And  whether  you're  at  work  or  rest, 

To  love  him  be  your  part. 

4.  Ye  purehas'd  souls, Christ's  hnppy 
Be  to  his  will  resign'd,        (flock, 

And  gladly  offer  up  to  him 
Your  body,  soul,  and  mind  : 

Oh,  if  the  bleeding  Lamb  of  God, 
Who  died  us  to  redeem,   (stand  ? 

But  call,   who  can   his    call  with- 
Who  would  not  follow  him? 

Wm.  llorne 


857. 


t.  14. 


OUR  Lord   and  Saviour  doth  at- 
tend 

In  mercy  to  our  prayer, 
And  will  us  graciously  defend 

From  sin  and  every  snare. 


YOUTH. 


267 


2.  For,  all  who  wait  upon  the  Lord, 
And  seek  for  peace  and  rest 

In  him.  according  to  his  word, 
Shall  be  consol'd  and  blest. 

3.  The  mighty  from  their  seats  the 

Lord 
Puts  down,  the  hungry  fills, 
And    to    the    weak   doth   strength 

afford  ; 
He  quickens  and  he  kills. 

4.  Thus  Mary  could  with  cheerful 

voice 
To  all  around  declare, 
"  In  God  my  Saviour  I  rejoice  ; 
For  he  hath  heard  my  prayer." 

6.  We're  poor  and  needy;  ne'erthe- 
His  Spirit  teacheth  us  (less 

To  look  with  all  our  sinfulness 
In  faith  to  Jesus'  cross. 

6.  When  simply  we  obey  his  voice, 
And  to  our  Lord  appeal, 

In  God  our  Saviour  we  rejoice, 
Since  pardoning  grace  we  feel. 

7.  Jesus,  in  thee  may  we  abide, 
Grant  us  thy  heavenly  peace  ; 

Freserve    us    from    self-will    and 
pride, 
The  bane  of  happiness. 

8.  Meekness  and  true  humility 
Unto  us  all  impart ; 

Yea,  by  thy  merits  sanctify 
And  render  pure  each  heart. 

J.  Swertner. 

858.  t.  79. 

THE  Bridegroom  of  our  souls  we 

praise, 
To  hiin  our  grateful  songs  wq  raise, 
That,  freed  from  this  world's  thrall, 
His  purpose  is,  that  sanctified 
Throughout,  we  may  in  him  abide, 
And  yield  with  joy  to  him  our  all. 


2.  Would  we  for  those  things  only 

care, 
Which  are  the  Lord's,  Olet  us  beai 
In  mind  the  promise  giv'n:     (they 
"Blest  are  the  pure  in  heart,  for 
Shall  live  with  me  in  endless  day, 
And  shall  behoid  my  face  in  heav'n." 

3.  The  purity  our  God  requires, 
Prompts  us  to  shun  all  vain  desires, 
And  every  subtle  wile, 

By  which  the  world  the  soul  en- 
snares, 
Or  which  the  tempter's  art  prepares, 
The  weak  and  careless  to  beguile. 

4.  May  happy  Mary's  better  part 
Be  the  fix'd  choice  of  every  heart, 
At  Jesus'  feet  to  dwell ; 

To  ponder  there  upon  his  love, 
And  in  that  meditation  prove 
Joy,  heavenly,  great,  unspeakable. 

5.  Let  us  stand  ready,  let  each  light, 
Trimm'd  carefully,  burn  clear  and 

bright, 
Each  lamp  be  well  supplied : 
May  we  by  faith  so  walk  below, 
That  all  the  friends  of  Christ  may 

know 
We  live  to  Him  who  for  us  died. 

859.  t.  159. 

LIKE  Mary  at  her  Saviour's  feet, 

We  hear  his  word  with  joy, 
Nor  would  we  change  our  humble 
For  Martha's  hard  employ;  (scat 
Now  too,  like  Mary,  when  she  shed 
The  precious  ointment  on  his  head, 
Sweet  fall  our  tears  from  grateful 

eyes, 
While  prayers  like  incense  rise. 

2.  Still  may  we  hear  that  healing 
voice 
Speak  to  our  inmost  heart; 


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PARENTS. 


The  one  thing  needful  be  our  choice, 

Be  ours  that  better  part ; 
Then  of  our  works  of  faith  and  love, 
Be  this  memorial  writ  above, 
While   others   boast  their  fancied 

good, 
tl  She  hath  done  what  she  could." 

J.  Montgomery. 

860.  t.  56. 

"WE,  0  Jesus,  :||:  claim  thy  special 

care, 
Lord,  preserve  us  :  || :  from  each 
hurtful  snare ; 
May  our  hearts  and  senses  be 
Fix'd,  in  true  simplicity,    (bear. 
On  the  sufferings  :||:  thou  for  us  didst 

2.  Us  deliver  :||:  from  the  world  and 

sin, 

Let  thy  Spirit  :||:  rule  alone  within  ; 
Every  vain  desire  control, 
And  in  spirit,  body,  soul, 

Sanctify  us  :||:  by  thy  grace  divine. 

3.  In  temptation  :||:  may  we  firmly 

stand,  (mand : 

Ever  watchful,  :||:  as  thou  dost  com- 

Without  thee  we  nought  can  do ; 

Strengthen  and  support  us  too 
In  all  trials  :||:  by  thy  mighty  hand. 

4.  Fix  thy  temple,  :||:  Saviour,  in 

each  breast ;  (rest; 

Undisturbed  :  || :  be  our  peace  and 
Let  us  on  thy  merits  feed, 
In  the  path  of  grnce  proceed, 

Be,  in  union  :  || :  with  thee,  ever  blest. 

8C1.  t.  585. 

JOIN  to  render  thanks  and  praises 
To  your  faithful  covenant  God, 

For  the  undeserved  mercies 
Freely  upon  you  bestow'd : 

Salem  8  daughters,  :||: 
In  your  happy  lot  rejoice. 


2.  He  the  Mighty,  he  the  Holy, 
From  their  seats  puts  down  the 

proud, 
While  he  lifts  on  high  the  lowly, 
Fills  the  hungry  soul  with  good; 

He  regardeth  :||: 
His  handmaiden's  low  estate. 

3.  He  his  mercy  doth  remember, 
This  all  they  who  fear  him  prove  • 

Are  we  not  of  that  bless'd  number 
Who  are  objects  of  his  love  ? 

Hallelujah,  :||: 
He  for  us  great  things  hath  done. 


C. 

862.  t.  14. 
SINCE  Jesus  freely  did  appear 

To  grace  a  marriage-feast, 
0  Lord  !  we  ask  thy  presence  here: 
Be  thou  our  glorious  guest. 

2.  Upon  the  bridal  pair  look  down, 
Who  now  have  plighted  hands; 

Their  union  with  thy  favour  crown, 
And  bless  their  nuptial  bands. 

3.  In  purest  love  their  souls  unite, 
That  they  with  Christian  care, 

May  make  domestic  burdens  light, 
By  taking  mutual  share. 

4.  On  every  soul  assembled  here, 
0  make  thy  face  to  shine: 

Thy  goodness  most  our  hearts  can 

If  thou  but  own  us  thine,  (eheer, 

Berridge. 

863.  t.159. 
TO  thee  our  vows  with  sweet  ac- 
cord, 

Head  of  thy  church,  we  pay: 
We  and  our  house  will  serve  thee, 
Thy  word  we  will  obey  :      (Lord, 


PARENTS. 


209 


Grant   us    and    all    our    children 
grace,  (praise, 

In   word   and   deed   thy  name   to 
Yea,  in  each  family,  thy  will 
And  purpose  to  fulfil. 


864. 


t.  22. 


0  LORD,  who   number'st   all  our 

days, 
Who  guardest  us  in  all  our  ways, 
In  whom  we  live,  and  move,  and 

are,  (est  prayer ; — 

Who  know'st  our  wants,  and  hear- 

2.  Endow  all  parents  with  thy  love, 
And  give  them  wisdom  from  above 
To  educate  each  child  for  thee, 
As  thy  redeemed  property. 

3.  Grant  us   and  all  our  children 

grace, 
So  here  on  earth  to  run  our  race, 
That  we  in  heaven  may  meet,  and 

sing 
Eternal  praise  to  thee,  our  King. 

J.  Swertner. 

865.     t.  581  or  83. 

PARENTS,  weigh  before  the  Lord 
The  importance  of  your  state ; 

Learn  from  his  most  holy  Word 
Your  whole  walk  to  regulate, 

That  each  to  his  family 

May  a  blessed  pattern  be. 

2.  All  your  children  are  his  own, 
He  hath  bought  them  with  his 

blood, 
Unto  him  their  souls  are  known, 
Full  of  sin  and  void  of  good: 
Yet  he  saith  most  graciously, 
44  Suffer  them  to  come  to  me." 

3.  'Tis  by  you  they  should  be  led 
In  the  narrow  way  to  bliss  ; 

Grace  is  not  inherited 
As  a  worldly  fortune  is ; 


'T  is  free  mercy,  we  must  own, 
And  the  gift  of  God  alone. 

4.  In  this  vain  and  wretched  world 
Children  are  expos'd  and  tried  ; 

Many  are  to  ruin  hurl'd, 

Few  in  Jesus  Christ  abide; 
And  no  human  prudence  can 
Save  the  soul  of  fallen  man. 

5.  Here 's  a  task,  may  parents  think, 
Far  beyond  the  reach  of  art; 

But  let  not  your  courage  sink, 

Grace  and  wisdom  he  '11  impart, 
Your  sincere  endeavours  bless, 
Hear  your  prayers,  and  grant  suc- 
cess. 

6.  Hear,  0  Lord,  a  parent's  prayer, 
Let  my  tears  prevail  'fore  thee : 

How  should  I  in  heaven  appear, 

If  my  child  were  not  with  me  ? 
Therefore  thou  my  steps  direct, 
Lest  my  duty  I  neglect. 

7.  In  thy  grace  my  children  keep. 
That  when  once,  on  that  great 

day, 
Thou  shalt  come  to  seek  thy  sheep, 

I  may  gladly  to  thee  say, 
44  Here  am  I,  thro'  mercy  free, 
And  each  child  thou  gavest  me." 

C.  J.  La  Trobe. 


866. 


t.  79. 


I  AND   my  house  will    serve   the 

Lord: 
But  first  obedient  to  his  word 

I  must  myself  appear :  (show, 
By  actions,  words,  and  temper 
That  I  my  heavenly  Master  know, 
And  serve  him  with  a  heart  sincere. 
2.  I  must  the  fair  example  set: 
From  those  that  on   my  pleasure 

wait 
The  stumbling-block  remove: 
Their  duty  by  my  life  explaiu, 


270 


THE  AGED. 


And  still  in  all  my  words  maintain 
The  gentle  dignity  of  love. 

3.  Easy  to  be  entreated,  mild, 
Quickly  appcas'd  and  reconcil'd, 

A  follower  of  my  God  ; 
A  saint  indeed  I  long  to  be, 
And  lead  my  faithful  family 
Onward  in  the  celestial  road. 

4.  Lord,  if  thou  didst  the  wish  infuse, 
A  vessel  fitted  for  thy  use 

Into  thy  hands  receive: 
Work  in  me  both  to  will  and  do, 
And  show  them,  how  believers  true, 
How  humbly  real  Christians  live. 
C.  Wesley,  (ad.) 


867. 


t.  166. 


OUR  children,  gracious  Lord  and 

God,  (mend ; 

With    fervour   we    to    thee    com- 

Thou  hast  redeem'd  them  by  thy 

blood ; 
Thy  blessing  on  them  all  descend : 
Kind    Shepherd,    take   each   little 

lamb 
Into  thy  faithful  arms  of  love ; 
Cause   them   to   know  thy  saving 

name, 
And  thy  redeeming  grace  to  prove. 
2.  On  us,  their  parents,  grace  be- 
stow, (ness, 
That  we,  with  care  and  faithful- 
May  lead  them  thee,  our  Lord,  to 

know, 
To  obey  thy  word,  and  seek  thy  face  : 
Teach  us  the  duties  of  our  state, 
To  love  each  other  heartily, 
Our  children  so  to  educate      (thee. 
That    they   may   love    and    follow 
J.  Bwertner. 


868. 


t.  83. 


IN  this  world,  ro  full  of  snares, 
Take  our  children  in  thy  keeping; 


Hear  the  parents'  sighs  and  prayers, 
When  for  them  before  thee  weep- 
Mercy  for  our  children  we,  (ing ; 
Gracious  Lord,  implore  of  thee. 

B.  LaTrobe. 


869. 


t.  586. 


0  MAKE  each  family  a  temple, 
A  consecrated  house  to  thee : 
May  we  by  word  and  by  example 
To  all  around  us  patterns  be :    (ing 
To  every  husband  grant  that  bless- 
To  lift  up  holy  hands  unceasing; 
And  to  the  wives  give  grace, 
Array'd  in  lowliness, 
Thy  name  to  praise. 


870.  t.  167. 

WHO  for  Israel's  consolation 
Here  like  Simeon  humbly  wait, 
Shall  behold  the  Lord's  salvation, 
Then  their  joy  will  be  complete: 
May  we  follow  his  example, 
Trusting  in  God's  promises, 
Wait  for  Jesus,  in  his  temple, 
Daily  offer  prayer  and  praise. 

B.  La  Trobe. 


871. 


t.  185. 


WE  with  joy  confess,  beloved  Sa- 
viour, 

Thee,  the  widow's  special  Friend; 

We  are  objects  of  thy  love  and 
favour, 

Thou  on  us  thy  life  didst  spend  : 

Thou  with  more  than  husband's 
love  dost  lead  us, 

Thy  all-bounteous  hand  doth  daily 
feed  us, 

All  our  wants  thou  dost  supply; 

Thus  our  cruse  is  never  dry. 


NEW  YEAR. 


272 


2.  Thou  hast  promis'd  for  our  con- 
solation, 
That  we  shall  not  come  behind 
In  the  gifts,  which  to  thy  congre- 
gation 
Thou  dispensest,  of  each  kind: 
May  we,  to  thy  service  dedicated, 
And    to    thee,    like    Anna,    conse- 
crated, 
For  thy  blest  appearing  wait ; 
Then  to  heaven  our  souls  translate. 
Charlesworth. 

872.  t.  168. 

'MIDST  the  trials  we  experience, 
May  we  not  give  way  to  fears, 


But  possess  our  souls  in  patience, 
Passing  thro'  this  vale  of  tears  : 
Wean'd  thereby  from  things  terres- 
trial, 
Let  us  look  for  joys  celestial, 
Waiting  for  that  time,  when  we 
From  all  sorrow  shall  be  free. 

2.   Meanwhile  God  the  Holy  Spirit 
Is  our  pledge  of  joys  to  come, 
Of  the  bliss  we  shall  inherit 
When  above  with  Christ  at  home : 
Oh,  this  blessed  meditation 
Yields  us  solid  consolation, 
That  we  shall,  when  time  is  o'er, 
With  the  Lord  be  evermore. 


XXXIX.    HYMNS  FOR  VARIOUS  OCCASIONS. 


A.  The  New  Year. 

873*  t.  10. 

YEAR  after  year  commences, 
And,  as  our  life  advances, 
We,  strength  from  Christ  deriving, 
Each  year  by  faith  are  thriving. 

2.  As  in  tempestuous  weather 
A  kind  and  tender  mother 

Her  babe  from  harm  protecteth, 
And  safely  home  conducteth:  — 

3.  So  shelters  Christ  our  Saviour 
His  children  by  his  favour, 

And  proves  in  each  temptation 
Their  refuge  and  salvation. 

4.  Lord,  grant  thy  benediction 
To  every  thought  and  action; 
On  youth  and  age  declining, 
Thou  Sun  of  grace,  be  shining. 

5.  0  keep  our  souls  and  senses 
Under  the  influences 


Of  thy  most  Holy  Spirit, 
Until  we  heaven  inherit. 

6.  0  God  of  our  salvation, 
Withhold  no  kind  donation 
From  us,  but  let  us  savour 
In  this  new  year  thy  favour. 

P.  Gerhard. 


874. 


t.  585. 


WHILE  successive  years  are  wast* 

ing, 
Still  our  God  abides  the  same; 
All  his  words  are  everlasting, 
All  his  works  his  love  proclaim: 

Men  and  angels,  :||: 
Sing  thrice  holy  to  his  name. 

2.   Out  of  love  he  man  created, 
And  ordain'd  him  God's  delight; 
Nor  was  this  his  love  abated, 
When  man  lost  God's  image  bright; 

Then  compassion  :||: 
Brought  redemption's  plan  to  light. 


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8.   Here  is  love  divine  portraj'ed, 
So  that  man  the  lines  may  trace ; 
See,  0  man,  God's  love  displayed 
In  thy  Saviour's  marred  i'ace : 
Wouldst  thou  praise  him,  :||: 
Be  thy  theme  redeeming  grace. 

4.  Bear  in  mind  how  Jesus  suffer'd, 
He,  the  righteous,  for  th'  unjust; 
How  his  sinless  soul  he  offer'd 
Unto  God  for  sinful  dust; 

Love  thus  triumph'd,  :||: 
Mighty  now  to  save  the  lost. 

5.  Lo,  the  incarnate  God  ascended, 
Pleads  the  merits  of  his  blood ; 
Now  all  enmity  is  ended, 

Man  is  reconcil'd  to  God; 

All  the  ruin  :||: 
Of  his  fall  is  now  made  good. 

6.  We  shall  see  our  Lord  returning, 
Then  the  sav'd  their  heads  shall 

raise ;  (mourning 

He   will    change   their   grief  and 
Into  notes  of  endless  praise : 

As  Jehovah  :||: 
Every  tongue  will  him  confess. 

7.  Sing  with  glad  anticipation, 
Mortals  and  immortals,  sing, 
Jesus  comes  with  full  salvation, 
Jesus  doth  his  glory  bring ; 

Hallelujah,  :||: 
Lord  of  lords,  of  kings  the  King. 


875. 


t.  90. 


LEADER    of    faithful    souls,    and 
Of  all  that  travel  to  the  sky,  (Guide 
Come,  and  with  us,  ev'n  us  abide, 
Who  would  on  thee  alone  rely; 
On  thee  alone  our  spirits  slay, 
While  held  in  life's  uneven  way. 

2.  Strangers    and    pilgrims    here 

below,  (place ; 

This   earth  we   know  is   not   our 


But  hasten   through   this  vale   of 

woe, — 
And,  restless  to  behold  thy  face, 
Swift  to  our  heavenly  country  move, 
Our  everlasting  home  above. 

3.  We've  no  abiding  city  here, 
But  seek  a  city  out  of  sight ; 
Thither  our  steady  course  we  steer, 
Aspiring  to  the  plains  of  light;  — 
Jerusalem,  the  saints'  abode, 
Whose  founder  is  the  living  God. 

4.  Patient  th'  appointed  race  to  run, 
This  weary  world  we  cast  behind  ; 
From  strength  to  strength  we  travel 
The  new  Jerusalem  to  find:  (on, 
Our  labour  this,  our  only  aim, 

To  find  the  new  Jerusalem. 

5.  Through  thee,  who  all  our  sins 

hast  borne, 
Freely  and  graciously  forgiv'n, 
With  songs  to  Zion  we  return, 
Contending  for  our  native  heaven; 
That  palace  of  our  glorious  King; 
We  find  it  nearer  while  we  sing. 

6.  Rais'd   by  the   breath   of  love 

divine,  (renew'd ; 

We  urge   our  way,  with  strength 
The  church  of  the  first-born  to  join, 
We  travel  to  the  mount  of  God; 
With  joy  upon  our  heads  arise, 
And  meet  our  Captain  in  the  skies. 
C.  Weilej. 


876. 


t.  14. 


AGAIN  another  fleeting  year 
Of  my  short  life  is  past; 

I  cannot  long  continue  here, 
And  this  may  be  my  last. 

2.  Much  of  my  dubious  life  is  gone, 

Nor  will  return  again  ; 
And  swift  my  passing  moments  run, 

The  few  that  yet  remain. 


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8.  Now  a  new  scene  of  time  begins ; 

Press  on,  my  soul,  to  heaven; 
Seek  pardon  of  thy  former  sins, 

By  Christ  it  will  be  giv'n. 

4.  Devoutly  yield  thyself  to  God, 
And  on  his  grace  depend ; 

Unwearied  walk  the  heavenly  road, 
Nor  doubt  a  happy  end. 

La  Trobe. 


877* 


t.  167. 


FAITHFUL  souls  their  Saviour's 
blessing 

Crave  on  each  succeeding  day, 
Asking,  "Are  we  onward  pressing? 

What  may  Jesus  have  to  say? 
Are  the  ways  of  sin  unpleasant? 

Do  we  hold  our  Saviour  fast? 
Are  we  more  like  him  at  present, 

Than  we  were  in  seasons  past?" 

2.  Great  defects  are  still  revealed; 
Short  we  fall  of  his  blest  aim ; 

Then  the  conscious  soul  is  filled 
With    a    deep,    but   wholesome 
shame ; 

Earnest  to  improve  the  morrow, 
We  our  yesterday  review, 

While  the  tear  of  godly  sorrow 
Saddens,  but  enlivens  too. 

3.  Jesus,  for  thy  faithful  leading, 
Which  throughout  our  course  we 

trace, 
We  adore  thee,  still  proceeding 
Onward  in  the  path  of  grace: 
While  another  year  we  enter, 
We  renew  our  vows  of  love, 
All  for  thee  resolv'd  to  venture; 
Our  benign  conductor  prove. 

J.  Schmidt. 

878.  T.  90. 

THE  almighty  Lord  of  earth  and 

sky, 
The  God  of  ages  let  us  praise; 
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Who  reigns,  in  light  enthron'd  on 

high, 
Ancient  of  never-ending  days ; 
Who  lengthens  out  our  trial  here, 
And  spares  us  yet  another  year. 

2.  Barren  and  wither'd,  worthless 

trees, 
Alas !  we  cumber'd  long  the  ground ; 
No  pleasant  fruit  of  holiness 
On  our  dead  souls  was  ever  found ; 
Yet  mercy  stay'd  our  doom  severe: 
"Oh,  spare  them  yet  another  year." 

3.  Jesus,  thy  interceding  blood 
From  God  for  us  obtain'd  the  grace, 
Who  mercifully  hath  bestow'd 

On  us  a  longer  time  and  space : 
Thou  didst  in  our  behalf  appear, 
And,  lo,  we  see  another  year. 

4.  Then  dig,  we  pray,  about  our 

root, 
0  Lord,  break  up  our  fallow-ground, 
And   henceforth   let   our  gracious 

fruit  (abound  ; 

To   thy  great  name's   sole   praise 
0  let  us  all  thy  praise  declare, 
And  fruit  unto  perfection  bear. 

C.  Wesley,  (ad.) 


879. 


T.  166. 


LORD  Jesus,  'midst  thy  flock  ap- 
pear, 
Thy  ransom'd  congregation  bless; 
We  meet  to  close  another  year, 
Accept  the  thanks  our  hearts  ex- 
We  are  not  able  to  record  (press : 
The  boundless  favours  we  have 
prov'd;  (Lord, 

They  show  that  we,  most  gracious 
'Midst  our  defects  by  thee  are  lov'd. 

880.  t.  97. 

WHO  can  rehearse,  most  gracious 

Lord, 
The  mercy  which  thou  dost  afford 


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Unto  thy  people  every  year  ? 
We,  thy  poor  congregation,  here 
Desire   to   thank    and  praise   thee 
evermore,  (adore. 

And  humbly  in  the  dust  thy  name 

2.  For  we,  unworthy  as  we  are, 
Enjoy'd  thy  faithful  shepherd-care ; 
Thou  always  comfort  didst  impart 
To  every  needy  contrite  heart ; 
Thou  didst  to  us  thy  dying   love 

display,  (day. 

And  wast  our  help  and  refuge  every 

3.  The   hearing   of    thy   precious 

word, 
Thy  gracious  presence,  holy  Lord, 
Have  cheer'd  our  hearts  abundantly, 
When  met  in  fellowship  'fore  thee: 
But  oh,  what  blessings  were  on  us 

bestow'd, 
When  we  enjoy'd  thy  body  and  thy 

blood. 

4.  Lord  Jesus,  we  would  fain  ex- 

press 
To  thee  our  cordial  thankfulness, 
For   all    thy    boundless   love    and 

grace ; 
But  how  imperfect  are  our  lays! 
0  take  our  hearts,  to  thee  ourselves 

we  give,  (live. 

In  future  more  unto  thy  praise  to 

J.  Swertner. 


881. 


t.  184. 


ACCEPT,  0  God  of  our  salvation, 
The  sacrifice  of  praise  and  prayer; 
Upon  thy  gracious  invitation 
Unto  thy  altars  wc  repair: 
Thou  bidst  us  come;  all  things  are 

ready, 
The    treasure    of    thy    boundless 

grace 
Is  open  to  the  poor  and  needy, 
They  ne'er  go  empty  from  thy  face. 


2.  Thee  we  approach,  most  gracious 
Saviour,  (tears; 

We  pray  thee,  mark  our  sighs  and 
Accept  our  thanks  for  all  thy  favour 
Bestow'd  on  us  these  many  years : 
We  conscious  are  of  our  transgres- 
sion, 
Ah,  cleanse  us  with  thy  precious 

blood, 
Seal  with  thypardon  ourconfession; 
Thine  are  we,  and  thou  art  our  God. 

3    Thou  God  of  mercy,  thy  salvation 
Has  been  throughout  this  year  our 

stay; 
Thy  care  of  us,  thy  congregation, 
Was  manifested  every  day : 
Yea,  even  trials  and  affliction 
Prov'd  thee  our  gracious  God  and 

Lord ; 
In  all  we  felt  thy  benediction: 
We  praise  thee  now  with  one  accord. 

4.  0  gracious  Lord,  thy  name  be 

blessed 
By  us,  for  all  thy  proofs  of  grace, 
For  all  the  gifts  by  us  possessed  ; 
Thou  crownest  all  our  years  and 

days; 
Tho'  we  with  deep  humiliation 
Own,  that  we  basely  thee  requite; 
Yet  will  we  joy  in  thy  salvation, 
Thou  art  our  Lord,  and  Help,  and 

Light.  J.  Swertner. 


882. 


t.  595. 


LET  hearts  and  tongues  unite, 

And  loud  thanksgivings  raise; 
'Tis  duty  mingled  with  delight, 

The  Saviour's  name  to  praise. 

2.  To  him  we  owe  oar  breath, 

He  took  us  from  the  womb. 
Which  else  had  shut  us  up  in  deatn, 
And  prov'd  an  early  tomb. 


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3.  When  on  the  breast  we  hung, 
Our  help  was  in  the  Lord  ; 

*T  was  he  first  taught    our  infant 
tongue 
To  form  the  lisping  word. 

4.  When  in  our  blood  we  lay, 
He  would  not  let  us  die ; 

Because  his  love  had  fix'd  a  day 
To  bring  salvation  nigh. 

5.  In  childhood  and  in  youth 
His  eye  was  on  us  still; 

Tho'  strangers  to  his  love  and  truth, 
And  prone  to  cross  his  will. 

6.  And  since  his  name  we  knew, 
How  gracious  hath  he  been ! 

What  dangers  hath  he  led  us  thro', 
What  mercies  have  we  seen  I 

7.  Now,  thro'  another  year 
Supported  by  his  care, 

We  raise  our  Ebenezer  here, 
The  Lord  hath  help'd  thus  far. 

8.  Our  lot  in  future  years 
We  cannot,  Lord,  foresee, 

But  kindly  to  prevent  our  fears, 
Thou  sayst,  Leave  all  to  me. 

9.  Yea,  Lord,  we  wish  to  cast 
Our  cares  upon  thy  breast  ; 

Help  us  to  praise  thee  for  the  past, 
And  trust  thee  for  the  rest. 

J.  Newton. 


The  Seasons. 
883. 


t.  14. 


FOUNTAIN  of  mercy,  God  of  love  ! 

How  rich  thy  bounties  are ! 
The    changing    seasons,    as    they 
move, 

Proclaim  thy  constant  care. 

2.  When  in  the  bosom  of  the  earth 
The  sower  hid  the  grain, 


Thy   goodness   mark'd    its    secret 
And  sent  the  early  rain,    (birth, 

3.  The   spring's    sweet   influence, 

Lord,  was  thine, 
The  plants  in  beauty  grew: 
Thou  gav'st  refulgent  suns  to  shine. 
And  soft,  refreshing  dew. 

4.  These  varied  mercies  from  abova 
Matur'd  the  swelling  grain  ; 

A  kindly  harvest  crowns  thy  love, 
And  plenty  fills  the  plain. 

5.  We  own  and  bless  thy  gracious 

sway, 
Thy  hand,  all  nature  hails ; 
Seed-time   nor  harvest,  night  nor 
Summer  nor  winter,  fails,    (day, 
Needham. 

884.  t.  14. 

0  THOU,  who  givest  all  their  food, 
Causing  thy  sun  to  shine 

Upon  the  evil  and  the  good, 

Earth's  teeming  stores  are  thine. 

2.  Thy  covenant  to  man  secures 
The  harvest  of  his  toil ;    (dures, 

Thy  faithful  word,  while  earth  en- 
With  plenty  clothes  the  soil. 

3.  The   wintry  frost,    the   flowery 
Alike  thy  laws  obey  ;        (prime, 

Each  herb  and  blossom  knows  its 

time, 
And  feels  the  quickening  ray. 

4.  Revolving  seasons  still  proclaim 
Thy  all-sustaining  word  :   (name, 

Seed-time  and  harvest  speak  thy 
The  promise-keeping  Lord. 

Conder. 

885.  t.  22. 
GREAT  God,  as  seasons  disappear, 
And  changes  mark  the  rolling  year, 
Thy  favour  still  has   crown'd  our 

days, 
And  we  would  celebrate  thy  praise. 


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MORNING  AND  EVENING. 


2.  The  harvest-song  would  we  re- 

peat, 
Thou  givest  us  the  finest  wheat: 
The  joys  of  harvest  we  have  known ; 
The  praise,  0  Lord,  is  all  thine  own. 

3.  Our  table   spread,  our  garners 

stor'd,  (Lord! 

0  give  us  hearts  to  bless  thee, 
Forbid  it,  Source  of  light  and  love, 
That  hearts  and  lives  should  barren 

prove. 

4.  Another  harvest  comes  apace  ; 
Ripen  our  spirits  by  thy  grace, 
That  we  may  calmly  meet  the  blow 
The  sickle  gives  to  lay  us  low. 

6.  That    so,    when    angel-reapers 
come  (home, 

To    gather   sheaves   to    thy   blest 
Our  spirits  may  be  borne  on  high 
To  thy  safe  garner  in  the  sky. 

Congregational  H.  B. 


C.     Morning  and  Evening. 


886. 


t.  22. 


AWAKE,  my  soul,  and  with  the 
Thy  daily  stage  of  duty  run  ;  (sun 
Shake  off  dull  sloth,  and  early  rise 
To  pay  thy  morning  sacrifice. 

2.  Thy  former  misspent  time  redeem, 
Each  present  day  thy  last  esteem ; 
Thy  talents  to  improve  take  care, 
For  the  great  day  thyself  prepare. 

3.  In  conversation  be  sincere, 
Keep  conscience  as  the   noon-day 

clear  ; 
For  God's  all-seeing  eye  surveys 
Thy  secret  thoughts,  thy  works  and 

ways. 

4.  Glory  to   God,    who    safe    hnih 

kept,  (slept: 

And    hath    refresh'd   mo   while    I 


Grant,  Lord,  when   I   from  death 

shall  wake, 
I  may  of  heavenly  bliss  partake. 

5.  Lord,  I  my  vows  to  thee  renew, 
Disperse  my  sins  as  morning  dew, 
Guard  my  first  springs  of  thought 

and  will, 
And  with  thyself  my  spirit  fill. 

6.  Direct,  control,  suggest  this  day 
All  I  design,  or  do,  or  say  ;  (might, 
That  all  my  powers,  with  all  their 
In  thy  sole  glory  may  unite. 

7.  Praise  God,  from  whom  all  bless- 

ings flow;  (below; 

Praise  him,  all  creatures  here 
Praise  him  above,  ye  heavenly  host ; 
Praise    Father,    Son,     and     Holy 

Ghost.  Bishop  Kenn. 


887. 


T.  14. 


WHAT   secret   hand,  at  morning- 
light, 
By  stealth   unseals  mine  eye, 
Draws   back   the   curtain    of    the 
night, 
And  opens  earth  and  sky  ? 

2.  'Tis  thine,  my  God, — the  same 

that  kept 
My  resting  hours  from  harm; 
No  ill  came  nigh  me,  for  I  slept 
Beneath  the  Almighty's  arm. 

3.  'T  is  thine, — my  daily  bread  that 

brings, 
Like  manna  scatter'd  round, 
And  clothes  me,  as  the  lily  springs 
In  beauty  from  the  ground. 

4.  This  is  the  hand  that  shap'd  my 

frame, 
And  gave  my  pulse  to  beat ; 
That  b:ue  me  oft  through  flood  and 

flame, 
Through  tempest;  cold,  and  heat 


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6.  In  death's  dark  valley  though  I 
stray, 

'Twould  there  my  steps  attend, 
Guide  with  the  staff  my  lonely  way, 

And  with  the  rod  defend. 

6.   May  that  dear  hand  uphold  me 
still, 
Thro'  life's  uncertain  race, 
To  bring  me  to  thine  holy  hill, 
And  to  thy  dwelliug-place. 

J.  Montgomery. 

888*  t.  10. 

MY  soul,  awake,  and  render 
To  God,  thy  great  defender, 
Thy  prayer  and  adoration 
For  his  kind  preservation. 

2.  With  joy  I  still  discover 
Thy  light,  0  Lord  my  Saviour ; 
My  thanks  shall  be  the  spices 
Of  morning  sacrifices. 

3.  Bless  me  this  day,  Lord  Jesus, 
And  be  to  me  propitious; 
Grant  me  thy  kind  protection 
From  every  sin's  infection. 

4.  Bless  every  thought  and  action  ; 
Afford  me  thy  direction  ; 

To  thee  alone  be  tending 
Beginning,  middle,  ending. 

6.  Be  thou  my  only  treasure, 
Fulfil  in  me  thy  pleasure ; 
May  I  in  every  station 
Give  thee  due  adoration. 

P.  Gerhard. 

889.  t.  26. 

THAT  favour  grant  to  us,  0  Lord, 
That  we  maintain  our  part  in  thee, 
Unto  thy  voice  attentive  be, 
And  seek  instruction  in  thy  word. 

2.  Tho'  often  of  encumbering  care, 
With  busy  Martha,  we  complain  ; 


Yet,  gracious  Lord,  we  wish  to  gain 
In  Mary's  happy  lot  a  share. 

J.  Swertner. 

890  *  t.  79. 

MAY  Jesus'  grace  and  blessing 
Attend  me  without  ceasing; 
Thus  I  stretch  out  my  hand, 
And  do  that  work  with  pleasure, 
Which,  in  my  call  and  measure, 
My  God  for  me  to  do  ordain'd. 

Mathesius. 

891.  t.22 

BE  with  me,  Lord,  where'er  I  go, 
Teach  me  what  thou  would'st  have 

me  do; 
Suggest  whate'er  I  think  this  day, 
Direct  me  in  the  narrow  way. 

2.  Prevent  me  lest  I  harbour  pride, 
Lest  I  in  my  own  strength  confide; 
Show  me  my  weakness,  let  me  see 
I  have  my  power,  my  all,  from  thee. 

3.  Enrich  me  always  with  thy  love, 
My  kind  protector  ever  prove : 
Lord,  put  thy  seal  upon  my  breast, 
And  let  thy  Spirit  on  me  rest. 

4.  Assist  and  teach  me  how  to  pray, 
Incline  my  nature  to  obey; 

What  thou  abhorrest,  let  me  flee, 
And  only  love  what  pleaseth  thee. 
J.  Cennick. 

892.  t.  582. 

TEACH  me,  my  God  and  King, 
In  all  things  thee  to  view; 

And  what  I  do  in  anything, 
For  thee  alone  to  do : — 

2.   To  scorn  the  senses'  sway, 
While  still  to  thee  I  tend: 

In  all  I  do  be  thou  the  way, 
In  all  be  thou  the  end. 


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8.  All  may  of  thee  partake; 

Nothing  so  small  can  be, 
But  draws,  when  acted  for  thy  sake, 

Greatness  and  worth  from  thee. 

4.  If  done  to  obey  thy  laws, 
Ev'n  servile  labours  shine  ; 

Hallow'd  is  toil ;  if  this  the  cause, 
The  meanest  work  divine. 

Herbert. 


893.* 


t.89. 


GOD,  omnipotent  Creator,    (might, 
Who  madest  all   things  by  thy 

Rulest  everything  in  nature, 

And  commandest  day  and  night, 

"Who  the  universe  so  wide 

By  thy  power  alone  dost  guide: — 

2.  Let  my  life  and  conversation 
Be  directed  by  thy  word ; 

Lord,  thy  constant  preservation 

To  thy  erring  child  afford : 
No  where  but  alone  in  thee 
From  all  harm  can  I  be  free. 

3.  Lord,  my  body,  soul,  and  spirit, 
Keep  in  thine  almighty  hand ; 

Strengthen'd  by  thy  powerful  merit, 

Let  me  follow  thy  command ; 
Thou,  my  glory  and  renown, 
I  would  fain  be  all  thine  own. 

II.  Albert. 

894.  t.  22. 

OH  !  timely  happy,  timely  wise, 
Hearts  that  with  rising  morn  arise ! 
Eyes  that  the  beam  celestial  view, 
Which  evermore  makes  all  things 
new. 

2.  New  every  morning  is  the  love 
Our  wakening  and  uprising  prove  ; 
Througli  sleep  and  darkness  safely 

brought, 
Kestor'd  to  life,  and   power,  and 

thought. 


3.  New   mercies,    each   returning 

day, 
Hover  around  us  while  we  pray; 
New  perils  past,  new  sins  forgiv'n, 
New  thoughts  of  God,  new  hopes 

of  heaven. 

4.  If  on  our  daily  course  our  mind 
Be  set  to  hallow  all  we  find, 

New   treasures   still   of    countless 

price, 
God  will  provide  for  sacrifice. 

rat 

895.  t.  79. 

0  GOD,  my  gracious  God,  to  thee 
My  morning-prayer  shall  offer'd  be, 

For  thee  my  soul  doth  pant  : 
To  me  the  enjoyment  of  thy  love 
Than  life  itself  doth  dearer  prove; 
Renewed  strength  from  thee  I  want. 

2.  Thou,  Lord,  art  present  to  my 

mind,  (find, 

When  I  lie  down    sweet   sleep  to 

And  when  I  wake  at  night: 
Since  thou  to  me  dost  succour  bring, 
Beneath  the  shadow  of  thy  wing 

1  rest  with  safety  and  delight 


896. 


T.  14. 


MY  God,  the  spring  of  all  my  joys, 
The  life  of  my  delights ; 

The  glory  of  my  brightest  days, 
Aud  comfort  of  my  nights  ; — 

2.  In  darkest  shades,  if  thou  appear, 
My  dawning  is  begun  : 

Thou  art  my  soul's  bright  morning- 
Aud  thou  my  rising  sun.      (star, 

3.  The  opening  heavens  around  me 

shine 
Witli  beams  of  sacred  bliss, 
When.lesus  shows  his  nicrcicflmine, 
And  whispers  I  am  his.        WatV 


MORNING  AND  EVENING. 


279 


897.* 


T.  22. 


LORD  Jesus,  may  I  constantly, 
Both  day  and  night  be  near  to  thee, 
Both  when  I  close  at  night  my  eyes, 
And  in  the  morn  from  sleep  arise. 

2.  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  my  life  and 

light, 
I  wish  to  love  thee  day  and  night ; 
Preserve  my  steps   and  guide  my 

ways, 
And  let  me  live  unto  thy  praise. 

Joh.  de  Watteville. 


898.* 


t.  14. 


Sin  and  want  we  come  confessing, 
Thou  canst   save,  and  thou   canst 
heal. 

2.  Though  destruction  walk  around 
Though  the  arrows  past  us  fly,  (us, 
Angel-guards  from  thee  surround 
We  are  safe,  if  thou  art  nigh,  (us ; 

3.  Though  the  night  be  dark  and 

dreary, 
Darkness  cannot  hide  from  thee ; 
Thou,  our  Shepherd,  never  weary, 
Watchest  where  thy  people  be. 

Edmeston 


LORD,  in  the  morning  when  I  rise, 
Accept  my  humble  praise; 

And  when  at  night  I  close  mine  eyes, 
Grant  me  thy  pardoning  grace. 

2.  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  who  is  like 

thee? 
Thou  art,  both  day  and  night, 
The  source  of  my  felicity, 
And  only  true  delight. 

3.  Thanks,  dearest  Jesus,  for  thy 
And  great  fidelity  ;  (love 

0  may  I  truly  thankful  prove 
To  all  eternity.  j.  Swertner. 


899. 


T.  106. 


0  JESUS,  may  our  whole  behaviour 

Rejoice  thy  heart  and  please  thine 

eyes;  (viour, 

In    thy  communion,    gracious    Sa- 

May  we  retire  to  rest  and  rise: 
Be  present  with  us  constantly, 
Then  shall  we  sleep  and  wake  to 
thee. 


900. 


t.  16. 


•SAVIOUR,    breathe    an    evening- 
blessing 
Ere  repose  our  spirits  seal ; 


901. 


t.  89 


THROUGH  the  day  thy  love  hath 
spar'd  us, 

Now  we  lay  us  down  to  rest ; 
Through  the  silent  watches  guard 

Let  no  foe  our  peace  molest:  (us, 
Jesus,  thou  our  guardian  be, 
Sweet  it  is  to  trust  in  thee. 

2.    Pilgrims    here   on   earth,    and 
strangers, 

Dwelling  in  the  midst  of  foes, 
Us  and  ours  preserve  from  dangers ; 

In  thy  peace  may  we  repose : 
And  when  life's  brief  day  is  past, 
Rest  with  thee  in  heaven  at  last 


902. 


t.  22. 


SUN  of  my  soul !  thou  Saviour  dear, 
It  is  not  night  if  thou  be  near: 
Oh  may  no  earth-born  cloud  arise 
To  hide  thee  from  thy  servant's  eyes. 

2.  Abide  with  me  from  morn  till  eve, 
For  without  thee  I  cannot  live: 
Abide  with  me  when  night  is  nigh. 
For  without  thee  I  dare  not  die. 

3.  Watch  by  the  sick;  enrich  the 

poor  (store : 

With  blessings  from  thy  boundlesa 


280 


MORNING  AND  EVENING. 


Be  every  mourner's  sleep  to-night, 
Like  infant's  slumbers,  pure   and 

light. 
4.  Come  near  and  bless  us  when  we 

wake,  (take ; 

Ere  through  the  world  our  way  we 
Till  in  the  ocean  of  thy  love 
We  lose  ourselves  in  heaven  above. 

Keble. 


903.5* 


t.  22. 


4.  Dead   to    the  world  when    I'm 
I'd  be  alive  to  God;  (asleep, 

My  soul  would  rest  at  peace  with 
him 
"Who  bought  me  with  his  blood. 

5.  0  may  I  then  of  Christ  this  night 
Be  happily  possess'd, 

With  holy  angels  round  my  bed, 
And  Jesus  for  my  guest. 


ANOTHER  day  is  at  an  end, 
And  night  doth  now  its  shade  ex- 
tend ;  (raise, 
To   thee,  0  Lord,   our   hearts  we 
And  thee  for  every  mercy  praise. 

2.  Yet  we  are  of  defects  aware ; 
Forgive  them,  Lord ;  thy  children 

spare : 
Our  souls  be  precious  in  thy  sight, 
Take  us  into  thy  care  this  night. 

3.  Now  I'll   lie  down   and   safely 

sleep, 
Lord  Jesus,  in  thy  fellowship  ; 
Thus,  under  thy  protection  blest, 
Will  soul  and  body  sweetly  rest. 

M.  Dillherr. 

904.  t.  14. 

THE  hour  of  sleep  is  now  at  hand, 
My  spirit  calls  for  rest ; 

0  that  my  pillow  may  be  found 
The  dear  Redeemer's  breast. 

2.  This  night  my  longing  soul  with 

Christ 
Would  take  up  her  abode, 

1  gladly  would  myself  divest 

Of  everything  but  God. 

3.  The   nightly   watches   would    I 
In  fellowship  above ;  (spend 

Would    hold    communion  with  my 
Lord, 
And  feast  upon  his  love. 


905. 


T.  22. 


THE  hours'  decline  and  setting  sun 
Show  that  my  course  this  day  is 

run  ; 
The  evening-shade  and  silent  night 
My  weary  limbs  to  rest  invite. 

2.  I  now  my  soul  and  frail  abode 
Humbly  commit  to  Israel's  God, 
To  him  who  slumbers  not  nor  sleeps, 
And  who  his  own  in  safety  keeps. 

3.  Where'er   I   thee    this  day  did 

grieve, 
0  Lord,  me  graciously  forgive ; 
And  with  a  mind  from  trouble  freed, 
Let  me  sleep  in  thy  peace  indeed. 


906. 


t.  22. 


ALL  praise  to  thee,  my  God,  this 

night, 
For  all  the  blessings  of  the  light; 
Keep  me,  0  keep  me,  King  of  kings, 
Beneath  thy  own  almighty  wings. 

2.  Forgive  me,  Lord,  for  thy  dear 

Son, 
The  ill  that  I  this  day  have  done, 
That  with  the  world,   myself,  and 

thee, 
I,  ere  I  sleep,  at  peace  may  be. 

3.  Teach  me  to  live,  that  I  may  dread 
The  grave  as  little  as  nj  bed; 
Teach  me  to  die,  that  so  I  may 

Rise  glorious  at  the  judgii*  cut-day. 


MORNING  AND  EVENING. 


2&* 


4.  0  may  my  soul  on  thee  repose, 
And  may  sweet  sleep  my  eye-lids 

close, 
Sleep,  that  may  me  more  vigorous 

make 
To  serve  my  God  when  I  awake. 
6.  When  in  the  night  I  sleepless  lie, 
My   soul  with   heavenly   thoughts 

supply ; 
Let  no  ill  dreams  disturb  my  rest, 
No  powers  of  darkness  me  molest. 
Bishop  Kenn. 


907. 


t.  14. 


IN  mercy,  Lord,  remember  me, 
Be  with  me  thro'  this  night, 

And  grant  to  me  most  graciously 
The  safeguard  of  thy  might. 

2.  With  cheerful  heart  I  close  my 

eyes; 
Thou  wilt  not  from  me  move : 
Lord,  in  the  morniug  let  me  rise, 
Rejoicing  in  thy  love. 

3.  Oh,  if  this  night  should  prove  my 

last, 
And  end  my  transient  days; 
T.ord,  take  me  to  thy  promis'd  rest, 
Where  I  may  sing  thy  praise. 

J.  F.  Herzog. 


908* 


t.  165. 


AUTHOR  of  the  whole  creation, 
Light  of  light,  eternal  Word, 
Soul  and  body's  preservation 
I  commit  to  thee,  0  Lord: 
My  Redeemer,  dwell  in  me, 
Let  me  sleep  and  wake  with  thee, 
And  perceive  thy  benediction 
Both  in  joy  and  in  affliction. 
2.  Ere  I  close  my  eyes  in  slumber, 
While  to  rest  I  lay  me  down, 
Let  my  grateful  heart  remember 
All  the  mercies  thou  hast  shown : 


Fill  my  soul  with  sacred  love. 
Let  me  dream  of  things  above; 
And  bestow  on  me  the  favour 
Of  thy  presence,  gracious  Saviour. 

3.  Pardon,  Jesus,  each  transgres- 
Whether  open  or  unknown,    (sion, 
Thus  removing  that  oppression 
Under  which  I  else  should  groan: 
I  confess  the  guilt  of  sin, 
But  thy  blood  can  make  me  clean* 
Hear,  O  Lord,  my  supplication, 
Grant  me  joy  and  consolation. 

J.  Risk 


909.* 


t.  164. 


IN  peace  will  I  lie  down  to  sleep; 

0  faithful  Lord  and  Saviour, 
Me  under  thy  protection  keep, 

Let  me  enjoy  thy  favour: 
Ev'n  death  1  need  not  fear, 
If  thou  to  me  art  near; 
For  who  with  Jesus  shuts  his  eyes, 
He  also  shall  with  Jesus  rise. 

2.  As  oft  this  night  as  my  pulse 
beats, 

My  spirit  would  embrace  thee ; 
Oft  as  my  heart  its  throbs  repeats, 

May  I  adore  and  praise  thee: 
Thus  I  can  go  to  rest 
In  thy  communion  blest, 
United  unto  thee  by  faith ; 
Thou  art  my  joy  in  life  and  death. 
Scriver 

910.  t.  14. 

REFRESH  me,  Lord,  with  grace 

Unto  thy  cross  I  flee,       (divine, 
And  to  thy  care  my  soul  resign, 

To  be  renew'd  by  thee. 
2.  Besprinkled  with   thy  precious 

May  I  lie  down  to  rest,     (blood, 
As  in  the  embraces  of  my  God, 

Or  on  my  Saviour's  breust. 

Watt* 


282 


BEFORE  AND  AFTER  MEALS. 


911.  T.79. 

NO  farther  go  to-night,  but  stay, 
Dear  Saviour,  till  the  break  of  day; 

Turn  in,  my  Lord,  with  me : 
And  in  the  morning  when  I  wake, 
Me  under  thy  protection  take ; 
Thus  day  and  night  I  spend  with 
thee.  J.Cennick. 


912* 


t.79. 


TO  rest  I  now  again  retire, 
Jesus,  thy  presence  I  desire, 
Of  thee  I  wish  to  dream ; 
Still  near  to  thee  by  faith  to  keep, 
And   taste   thy   goodness   while  I 
sleep,  (deem. 

Who  didst  my  soul  with  blood  re- 
J.  F.  Reichel. 


913* 


t.  68. 


-JESUS,  hear  our  prayer, 

For  thy  children  care  ; 
While  we  sleep,  protect  and  bless  us, 
With  thy  pardon  now  refresh  us : 

Leave  thy  peace  divine 

With  us,  we  are  thine.  z. 


Cradle  Hymn. 

914.  T.  16. 

HUSH,  dear   child,    lie   still   and 
slumber; 

Holy  angels  guard  thy  bed, 
Heavenly  blessings  without  number 

Gently  falling  on  thy  head. 
2.   Sleep,  my  babe ;  thy  food  and 
raiment,  (provide, 

House    and   home,    thy    friends 
All  without  thy  care  and  payment; 

All  thy  wants  arc  well  supplied. 
8.  Howmuch better  thou'rt attended 

Than  the  Son  of  God  could  be, 


When  from  heaven  he  descended, 
And  became  a  child  like  thee. 

4.  Soft  and  easy  is  thy  cradle, 
Coarse  and  hard  thy  Saviour  lay, 

When  his  birth-place  was  a  stable, 
And  his  softest  bed  was  hay. 

5.  Was  there  nothing  but  a  manger 
Wretched  sinners  could  afford, 

To  receive  the  heavenly  Stranger? 
Did  they  thus  affront  their  Lord? 

6.  See  the  joyful  shepherds  round 

him, 
Telling  wonders  from  the  sky ; 
Where  they  sought  him,  there  they 

found  him, 
With  his  virgin-mother  by. 

7.  'T  was  to  save  thee,  child,  from 

dying, 
That  thy  blest  Redeemer  came, 
He  by  groans  and  bitter  crying 
Saved  thee  from  burning  flame. 

8.  Mayst  thou  live  to  know  and  fear 

him, 
Trust  and  love  him  all  thy  days; 
Then  go  dwell  for  ever  near  him, 
See  his  face,  and  sing  his  praise. 
Watt* 


D.    Before  and  After  Meals. 


915. 


T.14. 


THEE     wo     address     in     humble 
prayer, 

Vouchsafe  thy  gifts  to  crown, 
Father  of  all,  thy  children  hear, 
And  send  a  blessing  down. 

2.  May  we  enjoy  thy  saving  graco, 
Thy  goodness  taste  and  see, 

Athirst  for  blood-bought  righteous- 

And  hungry  after  thee.       (ness, 

VVsele/ 


TRAVELLERS. 


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916.  t.  11. 

JESUS'  mercies  never  fail, 
This  we  prove  at  every  meal : 
Lord,  we  thank  thee  for  thy  grace, 
Gladly  join  to  sing  thy  praise. 

2.  Lord,  the  gifts  thou  dost  bestow, 
Can  refresh  and  cheer  us  too ; 
But  no  gift  can  to  the  heart 

Be,  what  thou  our  Saviour  art. 

3.  Praise  our  God  !  it  is  but  just; 
He  hath  rais'd  us  from  the  dust, 
Gave  us  being,  gave  us  breath, 
Saves  us  from  eternal  death. 

J.  Angelus. 

917.  t.  79. 

WHAT  praise  to  thee,  my  Saviour, 
Is  due  for  every  favour, 

Ev'n  for  my  daily  food : 
Each  crumb  thou  dost  allow  me, 
With  gratitude  shall  bow  me, 

Accounting  all  for  me  too  good. 

918.  t.  22. 

BE  present  at  our  table,  Lord  ; 
Be  here  and  every  where  ador'd : 
From  thy  all-bounteous  hand  our 

food 
May  we  receive  with  gratitude. 

2.  We   humbly   thank   thee,  Lord 

our  God, 
For  all  thy  gifts  on  us  bestow'd ; 
And  pray  thee,  graciously  to  grant 
The  food  which  day  by  day  we  want. 


E.    For  Travellers. 

919.  t.  79. 

A  STRANGER  and  a  pilgrim,  I 
With  thy  command,  0  Lord,  comply, 

I  go  where  thou  dost  send: 
My  high  commission  I  obey, 


The  toil  and  dangers  of  the  way 
Shall  all  in  lasting  comforts  end. 

2.  Attend  me,  Lord,  in  all  my  ways ; 

Open  my  lips  to  sing  thy  praise, 
For  blessings  freely  giv'n: 

In  all  my  journeys  here  below 

Let  thy  kind  presence  with  me  go; 
And  grant  me  once  to  rest  in 
heaven. 

920.  t.  79. 

THE  Lord  be  with  me  every  where, 
And  screen  me  with  paternal  car© 

By  his  almighty  arm : 
No  traveller  needs  to  faint  or  fear. 
If  he  believe  the  Lord  is  near, 

Who   can   protect  him  from  all 
harm. 

2.  By  sea  and  land,  by  night  and  day, 
0  Lord,  in  safety  me  convey, 

Tho'  winds  and  thunders  roar: 
Bring  me,  when  every  peril 's  past, 
Safe  to  the  destin'd  place  at  last, 

There  to  extol  thy  help  and  power. 

921.  t.  14. 

FATHER  of  mercies,  condescend 
To  hear  our  fervent  prayer, 

While  this  our  brother  we  commend 
To  thy  paternal  care. 

2.  Before  him  set  an  open  door: 
His  various  efforts  bless; 

On  him  thy  Holy  Spirit  pour, 
And  crown  him  with  success. 

3.  Endow   him  with    a    heavenly 
Supply  his  every  need  ;     (mind; 

Make  him  in  spirit  meek,  resign'd. 
But  bold  in  word  and  deed. 

4.  In  every  tempting,  trying  hour, 
Uphold  him  by  thy  grace  : 

And    guard   him    by    thy   mighty 
power, 
Till  ho  shall  end  his  race. 


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TIIE  SICK. 


6.  Then,  follow'd  by  a  numerous 
train, 
Gather'd  from  heathen  lands, 
A  crown  of  life  may  he  obtain 
From  his  Redeemer's  hands. 

Morell. 

922.  t.  22. 

THIS   ship  we  now  commend   to 

thee, 
Thou  God  of  providence  and  grace; 
Here  may  thy  presence  ever  dwell, 
To  sanctify  and  bless  the  place. 

2.  Lord,  speed   the  vessel  in  its 

course : 
Let  winds  and  waves  propitious  be ; 
Let  thy  divine  protection  shield 
All  whom  we  now  commend  to  thee. 

3.  Hallow'd  to  thee  be  every  heart: 
Instructed  in  thy  righteous  will, 
"Where'er  they  go,  whate'er  they  do, 
In  all,  thy  great  designs  fulfil. 

4.  0   God   of    Bethel!    hear   our 

prayer, 
And  keep  thy  servants  to  the  end ; 
Then  let  us  meet  around  thy  throne, 
A  blest  eternity  to  spend. 


923* 


T.  14. 


BLEST  be  that  sacred  covenant- 
Uniting  tho'  we  part;  (love, 

Our  bodies  may  far  off  remove, 
We  still  are  one  in  heart. 

2.  Join'd  in  one  spirit  to  our  Head, 
Whore  he  appoints  we  go, 

And  while  we  in  his  footsteps  tread, 
Show  forth  his  praise  below. 

3.  O  may  we  ever  walk  with  him, 
And  nothing  know  beside, 

Nought  else  desire,  nought  else  es- 
teem, 
But  Jesus  crucified. 


4.  Nor  joy  nor  grief,  nor  time  nor 

place, 
Nor  life  nor  death  can  part 
Those  who,  enjoying  Jesus'  grace, 
In  him  are  one  in  heart. 

5.  Soon  will  he  wipe  off  every  tear, 
On  Canaan's  blissful  shore, 

Where  all  who  friends  in  Jesus  are, 
Shall  meet  to  part  no  more. 

Countess  Huntingdon's  H. 


F.    For  the  Sick. 

924.  t.  166. 

WHEN  pining  sickness  wastes  the 

frame, 
Acute  disease  or  weakening  pain; 
When  life  fast  spends   its   feeble 

flame,  (vain ; 

And   all  the  help  of  man  proves 
Joyless  and  flat  all  things  appear, 
Languid  the  spirits,  weak  the  flesh, 
No   medicines   ease,    nor   cordials 

cheer,  (fresh  ; — 

Food  can  't  support,  nor  sleep  re- 

2.  Then,  then  to  have  recourse  to 

God, 
To  pray  to  him  in  time  of  need, 
And  feel  the  balm  of  Jesus'  blood, 
This  is  to  find  a  friend  indeed  : 
And  this,  0  Christian,  is  thy  lot, 
Who  cleavest  to  the  Lord  by  faith  ; 
He  '11  never  leave  thee,  doubt  it  not, 
In  pain,  in  sickness,  or  in  death. 

3.  When  flesh  decays,  when  vigour 

fails, 
lie  will  thy  strength  and  portion  be; 
Support  thy  weakness,  bear  thy  ails, 
And  soft \y  whisper,  lk  Trust  in  me:'* 
Himself  will  be  thy  helping  friend, 
Thy  good  physician,  nay.  thy  nurse, 
To  make  thy  bod  will  condescend, 
And  from  affliction  take  the  curse. 
J.  Uart 


HOLY  ANGELS. 


285 


925. 


t.  22. 


TH(V  I  'm  in  body  full  of  pain, 
My  soul  doth  heavenly  comfort  gain; 
And  death  itself  I  need  not  dread, 
Since  Jesus  sufFer'd  in  my  stead. 

2.  Yet  one  thing  will  I  ask  of  thee : 
Never,  0  Lord,  forsake  thou  me ; 
But  bless  me  often,  keep  my  mind 
Stay'd  on  thy  help,  to  thee  resign'd : 

3.  Then  I  shall  be  supremely  bless'd, 
Nor  ask,  tho'  sick,  to  be  releas'd ; 
I  '11  wait  thy  time,  thy  love  I  feel, 
I  know  thou  rulest  all  things  well. 

J.  Cennick. 


926. 


t.  22. 


MY  body 's  weak,  my  heart  unclean, 
I  pine  with  sickness  and  with  sin ; 
My   strength    decays,    my   spirits 
droop,  (up. 

Bow'd  down  with  guilt  I  can't  look 

2.  To  thee,  0  Lord,  in  faith  I  turn, 
Who  all  my  sicknesses  hast  borne ; 
Sin  thou  hadst  none,  and  yet  didst 
For  guilty  sinners,  such  as  I.    (die 

3.  Sin's   rankling   sores   my   soul 

corrode, 
Oh,  heal  them  with  thy  precious 

blood; 
And  if  thou  wilt  my  health  restore, 
Lord,  let  me  ne'er  offend  thee  more. 

J.  Ilart. 

927.  t.  22. 

OH,  how  I  long  to  go  and  see  (me  ! 
The  Lamb  of  God,  who  died  for 
How  do  I  languish  night  and  day, 
To  hear  him  bid  me  come  away ! 
2.  He  loves  and  values  me,  I  him  ; 
Therefore  I  all  things  dross  esteem 
But  my  dear  Jesus,  whom  I  prize 
Above  my  life,  or  earth,  or  skies. 


3.  With  pining  sickness  I  decay. 
Diseases  wear  my  flesh  away ; 
But  I  shall  soon  his  leave  obtain 
To  be  releas'd  from  all  my  pain. 

4.  Quickly,    0   Lord,    thy    angeli 

charge 
To  set  my  longing  soul  at  large ; 
Quickly  thy  blessed  hosts  commani 
To  carry  me  to  thy  right  hand. 

5.  My  loving  friends,  farewell,  fare* 

well, 
I  go  with  Jesus  Christ  to  dwell; 
He  calls  me  to  my  heavenly  home, 
And  says,  "Come  in,  thou  blessed, 

Come."  J.  Cennick. 


Concerning  the  holy 

ANGELS. 


928* 


t.  22. 


TO  God  let  all  the  human  race 
Bring  adoration,  thanks,  and  praise; 
He   makes   his   love   and    wisdom 

known 
By  angels  who  surround  his  throne. 

2.  The   angels   whom   his    breath 

inspires, 
His  ministers,  are  flaming  fires ; 
With  joy  they  in  his  service  move, 
To  bear  his  vengeance  or  his  love. 

3.  With  gladness  they  obey  his  will, 
And  all  his  purposes  fulfil ; 

All  those  who  Jesus'  children  are 
Are  special  objects  of  their  care. 

4.  Our  God  defends  us  day  by  day, 
From  mfiny  dangers  in  our  way, 
By  angels,  who  for  ever  keep 

A  watchful  eye,  when  we're  asleep, 

5.  0  Lord,  we'll  bless  thee  all  our 

days, 
Our  souls  shall  glory  in  thy  grace; 


286 


HOLY  ANGELS. 


Thy  praise   shall    dwell  upon  our 

tongues, 
All  saints  and  angels  join  our  songs. 

6.  We  pray  thee,  let  the  heavenly 

host 
Be  guardians  of  our  land  and  coast ; 
Bid  them  watch  o'er  thy  flock  of 

grace, 
That  we  may  lead  a  life  of  peace. 

P.  Melanchthon. 


929. 


t.  22. 


NOW  let  us  join  our  hearts    and 

tongues, 
And  emulate  the  angels'  songs  ; 
For  sinners  may  address  their  King 
In  songs  that  angels  cannot  sing. 

2.  They  praise  the  Lamb  who  once 

was  slain, 
But  we  can  add  a  higher  strain ; 
Not  only  say,  He  suffer'd  thus: 
But,  that  He  suffer'd  all  for  us. 

3.  When   angels   by  transgression 

fell, 
Justice  consign'd  them  all  to  hell ; 
But  mercy  form'd  a  wondrous  plan 
To  save  and  honour  fallen  man. 

4.  Jesus,  who  pass'd  the  angels  by, 
Assum'd  our  flesh  to  bleed  and  die; 
He  who  redeem'd  us  with  his  blood, 
As  man  still  fills  the  throne  of  God. 
6.  Immanuel,  our  Brother  now, 

Is  he  'fore  whom  the  angels  bow; 
They  join  with  us    to    praise    his 

name, 
But  we  the  ncaresi  interest  claim. 
6.   But  ah,   how  faint  our  praises 

rise  ! 
Sure,  'tis  the  wonder  of  the  skies, 
That  we  who  share  his  richest  love. 
So    cold    and    unconcern'd    should 

prove. 


7.  0  glorious  hour,  it  comes  with 
speed,  (freed, 

When  we,  from  sin  and  darkness 
Shall  see  our  God  who  died  for  man, 
And  praise  him  more  than  angels 
can.  j.  Newton. 


930. 


t.  249. 


The  seraphim  of  God 
Exalt  :||:  their  voices  loud  ; 
With  joy  'fore  him  they  shout: 
Their  holy  choirs  in  heavenly  blaze 
Sing  constantly  with  cover'd  face, 
Holy,  holy  is  God, 
Holy  is  God, 
The  Lord  of  Sabaoth. 

2.  Thereto  the  church  of  Christ, 
His  flesh  :||:  and  bone  confess'd, 
Sings,  Amen,  God  be  prais'd  ! 
Above   and    here    one   voice   doth 

sound, 
Praise  him  who  hath  for  us  aton'd : 
To  God  in  highest  strain, 
To  the  Lamb  slain, 
All  glory  be:  Amen. 

3.  When  Christ,  once  crucified, 
Returns  :||:  with  his  piere'd  side 
In  glory,  to  his  bride,  (fear, 
And  all  the  world  shall  quake  with 
Then  will  with  joy  'fore  him  appear 
The  countless  ransom'd  race, 

And  sing  his  praise 

In  never-ceasing  lays.  Gregor. 


931.* 


t.  141. 


WHILE  the  pilgrim  travels 
On  this  earthly  ground, 

Watchful  guardian-angels 
Compass  him  around ; 

Like  EHsha'a  servant, 

He  in  faith  espies 
Ilo^ts  with  fiery  horses, 

Flaming  chariots  rise. 


DEPARTURE  AND  RESURRECTION. 


281 


932.  T.  141. 

HOLY,  holy,  holy, 

Sings  the  angelic  choir ; 

Might  we,  sinners,  truly 
Glow  with  heavenly  tire, 


Praising  all  together, 
Deeply  bow'd  in  dust, 

God,  Jehovah, — Father, 
Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 


J.  Swertnes. 


XL. 


DEPARTURE  TO  THE  LORD,  AND  RESURRECTION  OF 
THE  BODY. 


933.* 


T.  151. 


FAREWELL  henceforth  for  ever, 

All  empty,  worldly  joys; 
Farewell,  for  Christ  my  Saviour 

Alone  my  thoughts  employs; 
In  heaven's  my  conversation, 

Where  the  redeem'd  possess 
In  him  complete  salvation, 

The  gift  of  God's  free  grace. 

2.   Counsel  me,  dearest  Jesus, 

According  to  thy  heart ; 
Heal  thou  all  my  diseases, 

And  every  harm  avert: 
Be  thou  my  consolation 

While  here  on  earth  I  live, 
And  at  my  expiration 

Me  to  thyself  receive. 

Val.  Herberger. 


934.* 


t.  149. 


YE,  who  Jesus'  patients  are, 

Let  your  hearts  be  tending 
Thither,  where  you  wi^h  to  share 

Bliss  that  'a  never  ending : 
0  may  we — constantly, 

Wean'd  from  things  terrestrial, 

Look  for  joys  celestial. 

2.  Fixing  all  our  thoughts  above, 
Where  each  true  believer 

Will,  for  his  redeeming  love, 
Praise  the  Lord  for  ever, 


Here  by  faith — in  his  death 
We  find  consolation 
And  complete  salvation. 

Louisa  v.  Flayn. 


935.* 


t.  119. 


Had  we  nought,  :  ||: 
Nought  beyond  this  life  to  hope, 
Here  receiving  our  full  measure, 

Did  no  further  prospect  ope, 
Laid  we  up  no  heavenly  treasure, 
Wretched  were  our  state  in  life  and 
death, 

Vain  our  faith  •  || : 

2.  Here  on  earth, :  || : 
Here  on  earth  in  tears  we  sow ; 
He  who  here  goes  forth  and  weepetb, 

Bearing  precious  seed  below, 

Brings  his  sheaves  with  him  and 

reapeth  (o'er, 

There  in  joy,  his  sighs  and  sorrows 

Evermore.  :  || : 

z. 


936/* 


t.  132. 


THANK  God,  towards  eternity 

Another  step  is  taken, 
My  heart  with  longing  turns  to  thee; 

Tho'  not  by  thee  forsaken, 
I  long  and  pant  for  my  release, 
When  I  shall  hence  depart  in  peace, 

To  be  with  thee  for  ever. 


288 


DEPARTURE  AND 


2.  I  tell  the  hours,  and  days,  and 

years, 
And  think  them  tedious  ages, 
Until  the  wish'd-for  time  appears 

Which  all  my  grief  assuages ; 
Meanwhile  with  haste   I   forward 

press, 
Till  1  arrive,  with  thankfulness, 
At  my  desired  haven. 

3.  "Come,"  saith  thy  bride,  who 

longs  for  thee, 
And  of  all  else  is  weary ; 
"Come,"  is  her  cry  incessantly, 

"Come  soon,  and  do  not  tarry: 
Jesus,  my  Lord,  my  Bridegroom, 

come 
And  fetch  my  longing  spirit  home; 
It  is  to  thee  betrothed." 

4.  T  am  assur'd,  nor  life,  nor  death 
Me  from  thy  love  can  sever, 

While  I  abide  in  thee  by  faith, 

And  taste  thy  love  and  favour ; 
What  tho'  the  time  seem  long  to 
A  foretaste  of  eternity  (me, 

I  have  in  thy  communion. 

A.  H.  Franke. 

937.  t.  11. 

LORD,  my  times  are  in  thy  hand, 
I>e  they  then  at  thy  command; 
Let  me  live  to  thee  alone, 
Then  the  sting  of  death  is  gone. 

2.  Whither  should  I,  sinner,  flee, 
Lord,  for  shelter,  but  to  thee? 
Thou  hast  gone  before,  in  grace, 
To  prepare  a  resting-place. 

3.  Bearing  my  sins'  heavy  load, 
All    thy    stops   were   mark'd    with 

blood, 
From  the  garden  to  the  cross, 
Buffering  to  retrieve  our  loss. 

4.  By  thy  bitter  agony, 

By  thy  life  pour'd  out  for  m<?, 


0  let  me,  a  sinner,  find 

In  my  God  a  Friend  most  kind. 

Mrs.  Falmer. 


938.* 


t.  14. 


WHETHER  the  period  of  this  life 
Be  long  or  short,  we  know, 

'Tis  in  itself  of  no  great  weight, 
We're  pilgrims  here  below. 

2.  Thrice  happy  they  who  in  this 
In  Jesus  Christ  believe,        (time 

And  as  a  living  sacrifice 
To  him  their  bodies  give. 

3.  He  is,  as  long  as  life  shall  last, 
The  source  of  all  their  bliss, 

And  when    they   from    this  world 
They  see  him  as  he  is.      (depart, 

4.  Lord,  may  I  live  to  thee  by  faith, 
To  thee  0  may  I  die ; 

For  thine  1  am  in  life  and  death, 
Thine,  thine  eternally.  Z. 


939. 


t.  97. 


ALTHO'  a  pardon'd  sinner's  mind 
To  be  with  Christ  is  most  inclin'd, 
Yet  long  as  he  remaineth  here, 
Be  it  a  day,  a  month,  or  year, 
If  but  his  heart  be  daily  cheer'd 
by  grace,  (race. 

He  runs  with  patience  his  appointed 

2.  We  in  this  world  no  city  have. 
Where  we  to  fix  onr  dwelling  crave; 
For  as  a  traveller  on  the  road 
Oft  rests,  but  hath  no  fix'd  abode, 
Life's  comforts  thus  we  welcome, 
not  pursue,  (in  view. 

But  keep  our  heavenly  mansion  still 

940.  t.  166. 

LORD,  whither  can  I,  sinner,  fleo, 
When  I  go  hence,  but  to  thy  breast? 
For  I  have  sought  no  other  home, 
For  I  have  found  no  other  rest: 


RESURRECTION. 


28* 


When   earthly   cares    engross   the 

mind, 
And  turn  my  thoughts  aside  from 

thee,  (nights 

Then    the     successive    days    and 
Seem  long  and  wearisome  to  me. 
2.  My  God,  and  can  a  needy  child, 
That  loves  thee  in  humility, 
From  thy  dear  presence  be  exil'd, 
Or  ever  separated  be? 
0  no,  for  in  thy  wounded  hands 
By  faith  my  name  engrav'd  I  see ; 
Firm  and  secure  thy  promise  stands, 
That  where  thou   art  thy  friends 

shall  be.  Watts. 

941.  t.  96. 

IN  age    nd  feebleness  extreme, 
Who  sh*  '.  a  helpless  worm  redeem  ? 
Jesus,  m    only  hope  thou  art, 
Strength    f  my  failing  flesh  and 

heart 
0  could  I  c  tch  a  smile  from  thee, 
And  drop  iUo  eternity.       C.Wesley. 

942*  t.  168. 

MAKE  my  calling  and  election, 
Jesus,  every  day  more  sure  ; 

Keep  me  under  thy  direction, 
Till  I,  thro'  thy  god-like  power, 

Unto  endless  glory  raised, 

In  thy  mansions  shall  be  placed: 
When  in  thee  I  end  my  race, 
Weeping  shall  for  ever  cease. 

Loskiel. 

943.  *  t.37. 

MY  happy  lot  is  hei  J 

The  Lamb  to  follov; 
Be  this  my  only  care, 

Each  step  to  hallow, 
And  thus  await  the  time 

When  Christ  my  Saviour 
Will  call  me  hence,  with  him 

To  live  for  ever.  Grcsor. 

19 


944.  t.  590. 

OUR  conversation  is  in  heaven, 

Whence  also  we  expect      (come, 
The   Lord    our  Saviour  Christ   te 

And  gather  his  elect: 
Then  shall  he  our  vile  body  change, 

And  fashion  it  like  his, 
A  glorious  body,  form'd  for  realms 

Of  everlasting  bliss. 


945* 


t.  83. 


CHRIST,  my  rock,  my  sure  defence, 
Jesus,  my  Redeemer,  liveth ! 

0  what  pleasing  hopes  from  thence 
My  believing  heart  deriveth  ! 

Else  death's  long  and  gloomy  night 
Would  my  guilty  soul  affright. 

2.  Christ  is  risen  from  the  dead, 

"  Thou  shalt  rise  too,"  saith  my 

Saviour; 
Of  what  should  I  be  afraid  ? 

1  with  him  shall  live  for  ever; 
Can  the  head  forsake  his  limb, 
And  not  draw  me  unto  him  ? — 

3.  No,  my  soul  he  cannot  leave, 
This,  this  is  my  consolation; 
And  my  body  in  the  grave 
Rests  in  hope  and  expectation, 
That  this  mortal  flesh  shall  see 
Incorruptibility. 

4.  Closely  by  love's  sacred  bands 
I  am  joinM  to  him  already, 

And  my  faith's  outstretched  hands 
To  embrace  my  Lord  are  ready: 
Death  itself  sh.-til  never  part 
Mine  and  my  Redeemer's  heart. 

5.  Flesh  I  bear,  and  therefore  must 
Unto  dust  be  once  reduced; 

This  I  own,  but  from  the  dust 
I  shall  be  to  life  produced, 
And,  convey'd  to  endless  bliss, 
'  Live  where  my  Redeemer  is. 


290 


DEPARTURE  AND 


6.  In  my  body,  "when  restor'd 
From  the  grave  in  which  it  slum- 
I  shall  see  my  God,  my  Lord,  (ber'd, 
With  his  saints  in  glory  number'd ; 
Tn  my  flesh  eternally 

My  Redeemer  I  shall  see. 

7.  These  mine  eyes  most  certainly 
Shall  behold  and  know  my  Saviour, 

1,  no  stranger,  no,  ev'n  I, 

Him  to  see  shall  have  the  favour: 
Grieving,  pining,  in  that  day 
Ever  shall  be  done  away. 

8.  "What  here  sickens,  sighs,  and 

groans,  (torious ; 

There  o'er  death  shall  prove  vic- 
Earthly  here  are  sown  my  bones, 
Heavenly  they  shall  rise,  and  glori- 
What  is  natural  sown  here,      (ous: 
Shall  as  spiritual  rise  there. 

9.  Let  us  raise  our  minds  above 
This  world's  lusts,  vain,  transitory, 
Cleave  to  him  ev'n  here  in  love, 
Whom  we  hope  to  see  in  glory; 
May  our  minds  tend  constantly 
Where  we  ever  wish  to  be. 

Louisa  of  Brandenburg. 

946.  t.  22. 

MY  life  I  now  to  God  resign, 
At  his  decree  I'll  not  repine;     (all, 
My  hairs  the  Lord  hath  number'd 
Not  one  without  his  will  can  fall. 

2.  Lord,  what  is  man !   a  clod  of 

earth, 
A  needy  mortal  from  his  birth; 
Brought    nothing  with    him  when 

he  came,  (frame. 

And    naked    leaves    this    worldly 

8.  Teach  us  to  number  BO  OUr  (lavs 

That  we  aj.ply  to  wisdom's  -irays, 
JLnowing  how  swift  our  momenta 

fly,  (die. 

That  all,  both  young  and  old,  must 


4.  Evil  and  few,  as  Jacob  say?, 
Alas,  I  count  my  pilgrim-days: 
A  stranger  here  on  earth  I  roam, 
Till  God  shall  call  his  servant  home.  »' 

5.  How  should  I  live  in  constant 

dread, 
Harass'd  by  guilt,  of  death  afraid, 
Did  I  not  know,  God  gave  his  Son, 
Who  did  for  all  my  sins  atone. 

6.  'Tis  he  my  Saviour,  Jesus  Christ, 
Who  for  my  sins  was  sacrifie'd, 
And    rose    triumphant    from    the 

grave, 
That  he  my  soul  from  death  might 
save. 

7.  To    him    I   yield   my  life   and 

breath, 
His  love  will  guide  my  soul  thro* 

death, 
And  bring  me  to  the  blissful  place, 
Where  I  shall  see  him  face  to  face. 

8.  My  flesh  meanwhile  doth  rest  in 

hope, 

Till  in  his  likeness  I  wake  up; 
Out  of  his  hands  no  dust  shall  fall, 
But  rise  immortal  at  his  call. 

9.  This  gives  me  comfort  and  relief, 
In  all  my  greatest  pain  and  grief; 
He'll  wipe  away  my  every  tear, 
When  he  in  glory  shall  appear. 

10.  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  I  humbly 

Me  with  thy  righteousness  array: 
In  garments  of*  salvation  dreet, 
I'm  sure  of  endless  joy  and  rest. 

11.  Amen,  thou  sovereign  God  of 

love, 
O  grant   that,  when  we  hence  rc- 

move, 
Our  sowK  redeemed  with  thy  blood, 
M.-iy  find  in  thee  their  sure  abode. 
Pappu* 


RESURRECTION. 


291 


94, 


t.  22. 


LORD  Jesus,  fountain  of  my  life, 
Sole  comfort  in  this  world  of  strife, 
I  come  both  we  try  and  oppress'd, 
And  pray,   Lord,   take  my  soul  to 
rest. 

2.  When   I   shall  yield   my  dying 

breath, 
Support  me  by  thy  bitter  death ; 
Thy  mercy  is  my  only  plea ; 
Thy  bonds  have  gain'd  my  liberty. 

3.  By  all  thy  pains  for  me  endur'd, 
Thou  hast  eternal  life  procur'd; 
Thy  shame,  reproach,   and  thorny 

crown, 
Gain'd  for  me  glory  and  renown. 

4.  Thy  stripes  have  me,  a  sinner, 

heal'd ; 
My  pardon  with  thy  blood  is  seal'd ; 
Thy  agony,  thy  dying  breath, 
Redeem'd  me  from  eternal  death. 

5.  Unto  my  heart,  when  speech  I 

want, 
The  utterance  of  thy  Spirit  grant : 
0    that    my  soul    to    heaven    may 

rise,  (eyes. 

When  death  in  darkness  seals  my 

6.  Thy  bitter  death  shall  sweeten 

mine, 
My  soul  I  to  thy  care  resign:  (me, 
Thou,  since  thou  gay's!  thy  life  for 
Wilt  keep  me  to  eternity. 

7.  How  glad   am    I,  that    I   have 

known, 
What    thou    to    ransom    me    hast 

done : 
How  glad  am  I.  that  I  believe. 
Thou,  when  I  die,  wilt  me  receive. 

8.  Thanks   be  to    thee,  who   hast 

endur'd 
My  curse,  and  life  for  me  procur'd  : 


Nor  doth  the  grave  to  me  appear 
A  terror,  since  thou  restedst  there 
9.  What  songs  of  everlasting  joy 
Shall    mine   and    angels'    tongues 

employ; 
How  .<-hall  I  to  eternity 
Exalt  thy  love  and  mercy  free. 

P.  ELerua. 


948.* 


t.  151. 


WHEN  I  shall  gain  permission 

To  leave  this  mortal  tent, 
And  get  from  pain  dismission, 

Jesus,  thyself  present; 
And  let  me,  when  expiring, 

Recline  upon  thy  breast, 
Thus  I  shall  be  acquiring 

Eternal  life  and  rest. 

P.  Gerhard. 


949.* 


t.  232. 


LORD,  let  thy  blest  angelic  bands 
Convey  my  soul  into  thy  ban 

When  soul  and  body  sever; 
My  body,  tho'  reduced  to  dust, 
Thou  wilt,  0  Lord,  I  firmly  trust, 

Raise  up  to  live  for  ever: 
Then  shall  I  see  thee  face  to  face 
In  everlasting  joy  and  peace, 
And  sing  with  all  the  saints  above 
The  wonders  of  redeeming  love  ; 
0  Christ,  my  Lord,  I  '11  thee  adore, 
Here  and  above  for  evermore. 

M.  it. balling. 


950* 


t.  14 


0  HOW  I  long  with  Christ  to  be, 

And  in  his  presence  rest, 
He  draws  my  soul  most  powerfully, 

I  to  his  bosom  haste. 
2.   Meanwhile  may  I  in  spirit  view 

His  Bufferings,  err.s--.  and  death; 
Th-  so  to  my  heart  be  daily  new, 

Till  I  resign  my  breath. 


,'.92 


DEPARTURE  AND 


8.  Mc forth j  coming,  Lord,  prepare, 

Grant  I  may  ready  be, 
Whene'er  thou  callest,  without  fear 

To  meet  and  welcome  thee. 

4.   Thou  know'st  my  insufficiency, 

All  my  diseases  cure, 
0  let  thy  stripes  and  wounds  on  me 

Exert  their  healing  power. 

6.  Thus  will  my  wants  be  well  sup- 
plied, 

Thus  will  my  soul  with  grace 
Abundantly  be  satisfied, 

And  kept  in  heavenly  peace ; — 

6.  Until  the  hour  shall  strike  at  last, 
When  I,  from  sorrow  free, 

Shall  hasten  to  thy  arms  and  breast, 
And  ever  live  with  thee. 


951. 


T.  582. 


THE  spirits  of  the  just, 

Confin'd  in  bodies,  groan,  (dust, 
Till   death  consigns  the  corpse  to 

And  then  the  conflict's  done: 
Jesus,  who  came  to  save, 

The  Lamb  for  sinners  slain, 
Hath  sanctified  the  gloomy  grave, 

And  made  even  death  our  gain. 

2.  Why  should  we  fear  to  trust 
The  place  wiiere  Jesus  lay? 

He'll  raise   our   bodies   from   the 
And  unto  life  convey:  (dust, 

Sin's  pardon'd,  we're  secure, 
Death  hath  no  sting  beside; 

The    law    gives    sin    condemning 
But  Jesus  for  us  died.      (power, 

3.  Confiding  in  thy  name, 

08,  the  church's  Head, 
We    give    to   earth  the  breathless 
frame, 
Remembering  thou  wast  dead: 
A  bitter  death  indeed 

Was  thine,  0  Lamb  of  God; 


But  from  the  curse   thou  hast  us 
By  thy  atoning  blood.        (freed, 

4.  0  death,  where  is  thy  sting  ? 

0  grave,  thy  victory  ? 
He  that  believes  in  Christ  can  sing: 

11  He  hath  redeemed  me !" 
Trusting  in  him  by  faith, 

We  now  the  victory  gain; 
In  him  we  triumph  over  death, 

Who  for  us  rose  again. 

J.  Hart. 

952.  t.  14. 

WHY    do    we    mourn     departing 
friends, 
Or  shake  at  death's  alarms? 
'Tis  but  the  voice  that  Jesus  sends 
To  call  them  to  his  arms. 

2.  Why  should  we  tremble  to  convey 
Their  relics  to  the  tomb  ? 

There  the  Redeemer's  body  lay, 
And  left  a  long  perfume. 

3.  The  graves  of  all  his  saints  he 
And  soften'd  every  bed ;     (blest, 

Where  should  the  dying  members 
But  with  the  dying  Head,   (rest, 

4.  Thence  he  arose,  ascending  high, 
And  show'd  our  feet  the  way: 

Up  to  the  Lord  our  flesh  shall  fly 
At  the  great  rising-day. 

5.  Then  let  the  last  loud  trumpet 
And  bid  our  kindred  rise;  (sound, 

Awake,  ye  nations  under  ground, 
Ye  saints  ascend  the  skies. 

Watt*. 


&53. 


T.  102. 


WHERE  is  this  infant?  It  is  gone! 

To    whom?      To   Jesus   who    re- 
deem'd  it : 

It  now  appears  before  his  throne. 
Where  he  continues  still  to  tend  it, 
His  favour — for  ever 


RESURRECTION. 


293 


To  prove:  he  doth  bear   (his  care. 
This  lamb  in  his  bosom,  'tis  safe  in 

2.  He   took  such  in  his  arms  on 

earth, 
And  show'd  to  them  peculiar  favour ; 
Hence  we   may   know,  that   from 

their  birth 
He  is  their  ever-gracious  Saviour: 
He  gave  them, — he  takes  them, 
"Whene'er  he  sees  best  (him  to  rest. 
For  them  to  come  to  him,  and  with 

3.  This  infant  rests  now  happily 
In  Christ,  the  source  of  our  saWa- 
Rejoicing  to  eternity,  (tion, 
Join'd  to  the  perfect  congregation: 
The  body — we  bury; 

We  know  that,  from  pain     (again. 

Released,  we  once  shall  behold  it 

A.  Reincke. 


954. 


t.  14. 


HOW     sweetly    this     our    brother 

Enjoying  endless  peace;  (sleeps, 
The  grave,  wherein  his  Saviour  lay, 

Is  now  his  resting-place. 
2.  Nought  can  disturb  this  heir  of 

All  worldly  cares  are  fled  ;   (life, 
To  be  with  Christ  was  his  desire, 

And  now  he 's  perfected. 

955.  t.  16. 

HAPPY  soul,  thy  days  are  ended, 
All  thy  mourning  days  below; 

Thou,  by  angel-guards  attended, 
Didst  to  Jesus'  presence  go. 

2.  Trusting  in  thy  Saviour's  merit, 
Thou  hast  seen  thy  Lord  above, 

Waiting  to  receive  thy  spirit, 
Reaching  out  the  crown  of  love. 

3.  For  the  joy  he  set  before  thee, 
Thou  didst  bear  a  moment's  pain, 

Pie,  to  live  a  life  of  glory, 

Suffer,  with  thy  Lord  to  reign. 
C.  Wesley. 


95G.* 


t.79. 


WHEN  children,  bless'd  by  Jesus, 
To  whom  their  souls  are  precious, 

Depart  in  early  years, 
They  are  not  lost ;  for  heaven 
To  children  shall  be  given ; 
Eternal  happiness  is  theirs. 
2.   This  child  is  therefore  blessed, 
Let  no  one  be  distressed, 

Christ  bid  it  fall  asleep : 
The  body  dead,  the  spirit 
Will  endless  life  inherit 
With  his  redeein'd  and  happy  sheep. 
J.  A.  Rothe. 


957* 


t.  14. 


BLEST  soul,  how  sweetly  dost  thou 
From  every  toil  and  care,     (rest 

Enjoying  now,  on  Jesus'  breast, 
Bliss  far  beyond  compare ! 

2.  His    sufferings    have   deliver'd 

thee 
From  misery,  woe,  and  death ; 
His  word,  4t'Tis  finish'd,"  proved 
The  triumph  of  thy  faith,  (to  be 

3.  Now  to  the  earth  let  these  re- 
in hope  committed  be  ;      (maina 

Until  the  body,  chang'd,  obtains 
Blest  immortality.       g.  Naumann, 


958.* 


t.  483. 


NOW  rest  in  peace  :  :||: 
Our  prayers,  when  dying,  thee  at- 
Thou  hast  ended  (tended; 

Thy  mortal  life,  and  now  thro'  grace 
Beholdest  Jesus  face  to  face  : 
The  holy  angels  did  convey 
Thy  soul  to  realms  of  endless  day; 
There  bless  thee,  God,  the  Father, 
and  the  Son,  (in  One  : 

And  Holy  Ghost, — Jehovah,  Three 
With  saints  adore  the  Lamb 
That  sitteth  on  the  throue.  z. 


294 


XLI.    THE  LAST  JUDGMENT. 


959. 


t.  585. 


DAY  of  judgment!    day  of  won- 
ders! 
Hark,  the  trumpet's  awful  sound, 
Louder  than  a  thousand  thunders, 
Shakes  the  vast  creation  round: 
How  the  summons  :||: 
Will  the  sinner's  heart  confound ! 

2.  See  the  Judge  our  nature  wear- 

ing, 
Cloth'd  in  majesty  divine; 
Ye  who  love  the  Lord's  appearing, 
Then  shall  say,  "This  God  is  mine:" 
Gracious  Saviour,  :||: 
Own  me  on  that  day  as  thine. 

3.  At  his  call  the  dead  awaken, 
Rise  to  life  from  earth  and  sea ; 
All  the  powers  of  nature  shaken, 
At  his  call  prepare  to  flee: 
Careless  sinner,  :||: 

"What  will  then  become  of  thee  ? 

4.  Then  to  all  who  have  confessed, 
Lov'd  and  serv'd  the  Lord  below, 
He  will  say,  "Come  near  ye  blessed, 
See  the  kingdom  I  bestow: 

You  for  ever  :||: 

Shall  my  love  and  glory  know." 

6.  Under  sorrows  and  reproaches 
May  this  thought  our  courage  raise, 
Swiftly  God's  great  day  approaches, 
Sighs  will  then  be  chaug'd to  praise: 
We  shall  triumph  :||: 
When  the  world  is  in  a  blaze. 

J.  Newton. 


3G0.: 


t.  132. 


'T  IS  sure  that  awful  time  will 

come, 
When  Christ,  the  Lord  of  glory, 


Shall   from  his  throne   give   men 

their  doom, 
And  change  things  transitory: 
This  will   strike   dumb    each   im- 
pious jeer,  (fire, 
When  all  things  are  consum'd  by 
And  heaven  and  earth  dissolved. 

2.  The  wakening  trumpet  all  shall 

hear, 
The  dead  shall  then  be  raised, 
And  'fore   the  judgment-seat  ap- 
pear, 
On  the  right  and  left  hand  placed: 
Those  in  the  body  at  that  time 
Shall,  in  a  manner  most  sublime, 
Endure  a  transmutation. 

3.  Woe,  then,  to  him  that  hath  de- 
God's  word  and  revelation,  (spis'd 
And  here  done  nothing  but  devis'd 
His  lust's  gratification;  (stand, 
Then,  how  confounded  will  he 
When  he  must  go,  at  Christ's  coin- 
To  everlasting  torment.         (mand, 

4.  When  all  with  awe  shall  stand 

around 
To  hear  their  doom  allotted, 
0  mny  my  worthless  name  be  found 
In  the  Lamb's  book  unblotted: 
Grant  me  that  firm,  unshaken  faith, 
That    thou,    my   Saviour,    by    thy 

death 
Hast  purchas'd  my  salvation. 

5.  Before  thou  shalt  as  Judge  ap- 
Plead  as  my  Intercessor,         (pear, 
And  on  that  awful  day  declare 
That  1  am  thy  confessor; 

'I'll  en  bring  me  to  that  blessed  place 
Where  I  shall  see  with  ->pen  faes 
The  glory  of  thy  kingi/om. 


LAST  JUDGMENT. 


295 


6.  0  Jesus,  shorten  the  delay, 

And  hasten  thy  salvation, 

That  we  may  see  that  glorious  day 

Produce  a  new  creation; 

Lord  Jesus,  come,  our  Judge  and 

King, 
Come,  change  our  mournful  notes, 

to  sing 
Thy  praise  for  ever:  Amen. 

B.  Ringwald. 

961.     t.  581  or  83. 

HAPwK,    the    trump    of    God     is 

heard, 
And  the  archangel's  voice  on  high; 
Yea,  the  Lord  himself  descends 
With  a  shout  that  rends  the  sky; 
Lo,  the  bar3  of  death  are  burst, 
See,  the  dead  in  Christ  rise  first. 

2.  His  blest  people,  still  on  earth, 
In  a  moment  chaug'd,  arise,  (up, 
And  with  them,  in  clouds  caught 
Meet  their  Saviour  in  the  skies; 
Fears  and  doubts  are  far  remov'd, 
Him  they  see  whom  here  they  lov'd. 

8.  See,  this  transient,  mortal  life 
Swallow'd  up  eternally: 
Death,  0  death,  where  is  thy  sting? 
Where,  0  grave,  thy  victory? 
Thanks  to  God,  thro'  Christ  we  have 
Victory  over  death  and  grave. 

4.  Now  all  tears  are  wip'd  away; 
Free  from  guilt,  and  fear,  and  pain, 
AH  his  ransom'd  saints  with  him 
Kings  and  priests  for  ever  reign  : 
Henceforth  his  unbounded  grace 
Is  their  theme  of  endless  praise. 

6.  In  the  hope  of  all  this  joy, 
Brethren,  let  us  still  be  found. 
Steadfast  in  the  faith  of  Christ, 
May  we  all  in  love  abound, 
Till  we  shall,  when  time  is  o'er, 
Live  with  him  for  evermore. 


9G2. 


t.  585. 


LO,  he  cometh!  countless  trumpets 
Christ's  appearance  usher  in  : 
'Midst    ten    thousand    saints    and 

angels 
See  our  Judge  and  Saviour  ehine : 
Hallelujah!  :||:  (slain! 

Welcome,    welcome,    Lamb     once 

2.  Now  the  song  of  all  the  saved, 
''Worthy  is  the  Lamb,M  resouuds ; 
Now  resplendent    shine    his    nail- 
prints, 

Every  eye  shall  see  his  wounds: 

Great  his  glory;  :|| : 
Every  knee  to  him  shall  bow. 

3.  Every  island,  sea,  and  mountain, 
Earth  and  heaven  flee  away; 

All  his  enemies  confounded 

Hear  the  trump  proclaim  his  day; 

Come  to  judgment,  :||: 
Stand  before  the  Son  of  Man. 

4.  All  who  love  him,  view  his  glory, 
In  his  bright,  once  marred  face: 
Jesus  cometh  ;  all  his  people 
Now    their    heads    with    gladness 

Happy  mourners,  :||:  (raise: 

Lo,  on  clouds  he  comes,  he  comes. 

5.  See  redemption,  long  expected. 
On  that  awful  day  appear; 

All  his  people,  once  despised, 
Joyful  meet  him  in  the  air: 

Hallelujah,  :||: 
Saviour,  now  thy  kingdom  comes. 
J.  Ccunick. 


963. 


t.  590. 


MY  faith    shall    triumph   o'er   the 

grave, 
And  trample  on  the  tombs; 
My  Jesus,  my  Redeemer  lives, 
My  God,  my  Saviour  comes: 


29G 


LAST  JUDGMENT. 


Ere  long  I  know  he  shall  appear 
In  power  and  glory  great ; 
And  death,  the  last  of  all  his  foes, 
Lie  vanquish'd  at  his  feet. 

2.  Then,  tho'  the  worms  my  flesh 

devour, 
And  make  my  corpse  their  prey, 
I  know  I  shall  arise  with  power, 
On  the  last  judgment-day;    (earth, 
When  God   shall   stand   upon  the 
Him  these  mine  eyes  shall  see, 
My  flesh  shall  feel  a  second  birth, 
And  ever  with  him  be. 

3.  Then  his  own  hand  shall  wipe  the 
From  every  weeping  eye  ;  (tears 
And  pains,  and  groans,  and  griefs, 
Shall  cease  eternally:  (and  fears, 
How  long,   dear   Saviour,   0  how 

long, 
Shall  this  bright  hour  delay? 
Oh,  hasten  thy  appearance,  Lord, 
And  bring  the  welcome  day. 

Watts. 

964.  t.  14. 

WHEN  rising  from  the  bed  of 
death, 

O'erwhelmed  with  guilt  and  fear, 
I  see  my  Maker  face  to  face, 

Oh,  how  shall  I  appear? 

2.  If  yet  while  pardon  may  be  found, 
Thy  mercy  I've  not  sought, 

My    heart    with     inward     horror 
shrinks, 
And  trembles  at  the  thought, — 

3.  That  thou,   0  Lord,  wilt  stand 
In  majesty  severe,  (disclos'd 

And  sit  in  judgment  on  my  soul: 
How  then  shall  I  appear? 

4.  But  thou  declarcst  in  thy  word, 
That  sinners  who  to  thee, 

While    here    they    live,    repenting 
Shall  live  eternally.  (turn, 


5.  Grant  then,  that  I  may  favour'd 
Full  pardon  to  obtain,  (be, 

Since  Jesus  Christ,  to  save  my  soul, 
Upon  the  cross  was  slain. 

Addison. 

965.  t.  151. 

WHEN  conscious  sinners  tremble, 

To  hear  the  trumpet's  sound, 
That  bids  the  dead  assemble 

The  judgment-seat  around; 
0  then  among  that  number 

May  we  thy  call  obey, 
Who  burst  the  bands  of  slumber 

To  view  a  glorious  day. 

966.*  t.  16. 

JUDGE  me  now,  my  God  and  Sa- 
viour, 

Ev'n  before  the  judgment-day; 
Then  to  me,  a  worm,  thy  favour 

Thro'  eternity  display.  z. 

967.*  t.  205. 

ARE  you  form'd  a  creature  new, 
Cleans'd  by  Jesus'  precious  blood  ? 
Can  you  Christ  in  spirit  view, 
Reconcil'd  by  him  to  God  ? 
Rise,  to  meet  the  Bridegroom  go, 
Mingle  with  the  virgin-row; 
Have  you  oil,  you  need  not  fear, 
Tho'  this  moment  he  appear. 

2.  Rise,  go  forth  to  meet  the  Lamb, 
Slumber  not  'midst  worldly  care; 
Let  your  lamps  be  all  on  flame, 
For  his  coming  now  prepare  : 
Then  whene'er  you  hear  the  cry, 

4  Lo,  the  Bridegroom  draweth  nigh, 
You  will  not  confounded  be, 
But  can  meet  him  cheerfully. 

3.  Let  us  walk  the  narrow  way. 
Watchful,  cheerful,  free  from  toil, 
Trim  our  lamps  from  day  to  d*y, 
Adding  still  recruits  of  oil: 


THE  CIIURCn  TRIUMPHANT. 


297 


Doubly  doth  the  Spirit  rest 
On  his  happy,  peaceful  breast, 
Who  himself  to  praying  gives, 
Who  a  life  of  watching  lives. 

Sperlider. 

968  *  t.  b.  p.  113. 

YE  virgins,  be 

Girt  with  alacrity ; 

At  midnight  cometh  He: 

Cease  all  your  mourning, 

The  Lord  will  be  returning: 

Him  ye  shall  see 

In  majesty. 

2.  Now  ready  stand, 
Yea,  always  ready  stand, 


The  Bridegroom  is  at  hand  : 

Sleep  not  nor  slumber, 

Let  nothing  you  encumber, 

But  ready  stand ; 

He  is  at  hand.  Louisa  v.  Ilayn. 


969* 


T.  79. 


LORD,    for    thy   coming    us  pre- 
pare, 
May  we  to  meet  thee  without  fear, 

At  all  times  ready  be : 
In    faith    and    love    preserve    us 

sound ; 
0  let  us  day  and  night  be  found 
Waiting  with  joy  to  welcome  thee. 
Gregor. 


XLIL     THE  CHURCH  TRIUMPHANT. 


970. 


t.  159. 


MOUNT  Zion,  where  the  Lamb  of 
Who  for  our  sins  aton'd,      (God, 

And   bought   us    by   his    precious 
blood, 
For  ever  is  enthron'd  ;        (bride 

Where   his   redeem'd    and    chosen 

Thro'  endless  ages  shall  reside ; 

Is  here  thro'  faith  in  Jesus'  name 

Our  joy  and  final  aim. 

2.  Jerusalem,  the  church  above, 
Now  triumphs  over  death  ; 

And  when  we,  perfected  in  love, 
Shall  once  resign  our  breath, 
We    shall    with    all    the   saints    in 

light 
In  cheerful  songs  of  praise  unite, 
And  with  his  chosen  evermore 
His  saving  name  adore. 

3.  Delivcr'd  from  this  mortal  clay, 
From  sorrow,  sin,  and  pain, 


We  shall  with  Christ  in  lasting  day 

True  holiness  obtain  : 
Lord  Jesus,  hear  our  fervent  prayer, 
Us  needy  sinners  all  prepare, 
By  faith  in  thee  to  end  our  race, 
And  to  behold  thy  face. 

J.  Swertner. 


971. 


t.  14. 


JERUSALEM,  my  happy  home! 

Name  ever  dear  to  me !        (end, 
When    shall  my  labours    have    an 

In  joy,  and  peace,  and  thee  ? 

2.  When  shall  these  eyes  thy  heaven- 
built  walls 

And  pearly  gates  behold  ? 
Thy  bulwarks,  with  salvation  strong, 

And  streets  of  shining  gold  I 


3.    There     happier    bowers 
Eden's  bloom, 
Nor  sin  nor  sorrow  know ; 


than 


208 


THE  CHURCH 


Bless'd   seats !    through  rude   and 
stormy  scenes 
I  onward  press  to  you. 

4.  Why  should  I  shrink  from  pain 
and  woe, 

And  feel  at  death  dismay? 
I've  Canaan's  goodly  land  in  view, 

And  realms  of  endless  day. 

6.  Apostles,  martyrs,  prophets  there 
Around  my  Saviour  stand  ; 

And    soon    my   friends   in   Christ 
below, 
Will  join  the  glorious  band. 

6.  Jerusalem,  my  happy  home  ! 

My  soul  still  pants  for  thee ; 
Then  shall  my  labours  have  an  end, 

When  I  thy  joys  shall  see. 


972.* 


T.  97. 


HOW  greatly  doth  my  soul  rejoice, 
That,   by  my   faithful    Shepherd's 

choice, 
My  name  is  certainly  enroll'd 
Among  the  sheep  of  his  blest  fold  : 
May  1  by  nothing   e'er  be  drawn 

aside,  (bride. 

But  be   a  happy   member   of  his 

2.  My  faith  victorious  now  doth  rise 
Above  all  earthly  vanities, 

And  hath  Jerusalem  full  in  view, 
That  holy  city,  fair  and  new; 
Thro'  faith    in  Christ  I  am  God's 
child  and  heir,       (dom  share. 
And  shall  the  glories  of  his  king- 

3.  Then  all  old  things  will  pass  away, 
And  a  new  scene  itself  display; 
We  wait  for  thee,  Immanuel, 
Come  soon,  thy  majesty  reveal ; 
Our  voices  then  in  higher  strains 

thall  raiso 
A  joyful  Hallelujah  to  thy  praise. 
G.  Arnold. 


973. 


t.  205. 


RISE,   my  soul,    and   stretch   thy 

wings, 
Now  thy  better  portion  trace ; 
Rise  from  transitory  things 
Towards  heaven,  thy  native  place: 
Sun,  and  moon,  and  stars  decay, 
Time  shall  soon  this  earth  remove ; 
Rise,  my  soul,  and  haste  away 
To  the  seats  prepar'd  above. 

2.  Rivers  to  the  ocean  run, 
Never  stay  in  all  their  course ; 
Fire  ascending  seeks  the  sun  ; 
Both  still  speeding  to  their  source: 
So,  a  soul  that's  born  of  God, 
Pants  to  view  his  glorious  face ; 
Upward  tends  to  his  abode, 
There  to  rest  in  his  embrace. 

3.  Cease,    ye    pilgrims,    cease    to 

mourn, 
Press  ye  onward  to  the  prize ; 
Soon  your  Saviour  will  return, 
All  triumphant  in  the  skies  : 
Yet  a  season,  and  we  know, 
Happy  entrance  will  be  giv'n ; 
All  our  sorrows  left  below, 
All  of  earth  exchang'd  for  heaven. 
C«nnick.  (ad.) 


974* 


t.  585. 


JESUS'  life  of  grief  and  sorrows, 
All  his  sufferings,  death  and  pain, 
Prove  in  life  our  consolation, 
And  in  death  our  joy  remain; 

Hallelujah,:  || : 
Christ's  our  life,  hence  death  is  gain. 

2.  On  his  precious  death  and  merit 
All  our  hopes  are  safely  built; 
We  rejoice  in  his  salvation, 
Freed  from  sin's  condemning  gui'.t; 

Sing  his  triumphs,  :  ||: 
"I  was  for  us  his  blood  was  spilt 


TRIUMPHANT. 


299 


3.  Jesus  yieldeth  up  his  spirit, 
Lo,  he  bows  his  head  and  dies  ; 
From  his  death  we  life  inherit, 
Hence  our  happiness  takes  rise: 

We  now  glory  :  || : 
Only  in  his  sacrifice. 

4.  -Jesus'  body  once  interred, 
Sanctifies  his  brethren's  rest, 
And  the  place  which  keeps  their 

bodies,  (guest, 

Since  earth   lodg'd  that  heavenly 

Now  is  hallow'd ;  :  ||  : 
We  lie  down  in  hope  most  blest. 

6.  Our  Redeemer  rose  victorious, 
0  what  joy  doth  this  afford ! 
Lasting  bliss  awaits  us  yonder, 
Rais'd  to  glory,  like  our  Lord: 

Blessed  Saviour,  :  || : 
Ever  be  by  us  ador'd. 

6.  Conquering  Lord,  to  heaven  as- 

cended 
To  prepare  for  us  a  place,    (merit; 
Pleading     thine    own    blood    and 
Here  our  faith  rests  on  thy  grace, 

There  in  glory  :  ||  : 
We  shall  see  thee  face  to  face. 

7.  Jesus,  at  thy  blest  appearing, 
Freed  from   weakness,   grief,   and 
We,  restored  to  thy  likeness,    (pain, 
Then  shall  join  thy  happy  train: 

Make  us  ready,  :  || : 
Lord,  thy  glory  to  obtain. 


975.; 


t.  -58. 


WHAT  ecstatic  pleasure 
Shall  I  then  savour,  (for  ever, 

When  face  to  face  beholding  thee 
Lord,  as  thou  art. 

2.  On  what  joys  celesti.il 
Shall  I  be  feasting,    (bour  resting, 
When,  in  thy  presence  from  all  la- 
I  sabbath  keep. 


3.  Oh,  what  sonjrs  of  praises 
Will  then  in  heaven 

Resound,    when    all   the  ransom'd 
souls  thanksgiving 

To  Jesus  bring  t 

4.  Lamb  once  slain  for  sinners, 
Receive  our  praises  ;    (and  classes, 
Honour  and  glory  from  all  choin 

To  thee  are  due. 

5.  Now  let  all  say,  Amen, 

The  Lord  be  praised,     (ever  blessed 

In  heaven  and  earth  his  name  for 

By  all  that  breathe  I 

Gregor. 


976* 


t.71. 


WHAT  shall  I  feel,  when  I 
The  glorious  choirs  espy 

In  bliss  unceasing; 
Already  in  my  heart 
Rays  from  bright  Salem  dart, 

With  hopes  most  pleasing. 

2.  I  hear  the  enraptur'd  song 
Rais'd  by  the  blessed  throng 

Of  the  redeemed  : 
Seated  upon  the  throne, 
The  Lamb  once  slain  alone 

Is  worthy  deemed. 

3.  Rejoice,  my  soul,  thou  soon, 
When  here  thy  race  is  run, 

Shalt  have  the  favour 
To  go  and  join  the  blest, 
And  there  at  home  to  rest 

With  Christ  thy  Saviour. 

4.  Then  shall  our  woe  and  grief 
Find  a  most  sure  relief 

In  joys  unbounded; 
Triumphant  songs  shall  be 
To  the  blest  Trinity 

For  ever  sounded. 

o.   How  blest  when  we  can  say, 
All  e]se  is  fled  away, 


300 


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And  love  prevailed  ; 
No  longer  faith  and  hope 
"We  need  to  bear  us  up, 

Love  never  faileth. 

6.  See,  how  the  victors  go 
In  raiment  white  as  snow, 

With  glory  crowned : 
He  grants  to  them  thro*  grace 
Around  his  throne  a  place, 

On  whom  death  frowned. 

7.  The  Bridegroom  now  appears, 
He  wipes  off  all  our  tears, 

And  ends  all  sadness ; 
To  him  I  had  resign'd 
Myself,  and  now  am  join'd 

In  perfect  gladness. 

8.  0  Lord,  grant  my  request, 
To  be  in  heaven  at  rest, 

When  'tis  thy  pleasure; 
Then  to  eternity 
I  ne'er  shall  parted  be 

Prom  thee,  my  treasure. 

9.  At  thy  thro'-pierced  feet 
I  '11  humbly  take  my  seat, 

There  's  heaven's  enjoyment  : 
To  give  thee  thanks  and  praise, 
For  all  thy  love  and  grace, 

Be  my  employment. 

10.  While  here,  I  live  by  faith, 
Relying  on  thy  death, 

For  thou  'rt  my  Saviour ; 
There  I  shall  sweetly  rest, 
Reclining  on  thy  breast, 

In  peace  for  ever.         Gregor  &  Z. 

977.  t.  13G. 

MY  Lord  and  God! 

Who  hast  for  me  atoned, 

And  in  death's  agony  for  me  hast 

I  weep  for  joy,  (groaned  ; 

And  raise  my  feeble  song:   (tation 

For  both  in  life  and  death  this  medi- 


Proves    unto    me    a    sweet    and 

strengthening  consolation: 
My  pardon  's  sealed  with  thy  blood, 
My  Lord,  my  God. 

2.  The  time  will  come, 
When  endless  consolation 

Will  be   their  lot,    who   wait  for 

Christ's  salvation: 
"I  am  redeem'd," 
Saith  a  believing  heart; 
"Ev'n  here  the  Lord,  whose  mercy 

never  endeth, 
Wipes  oft  my  tears  away,  and  all 

my  steps  attendeth ; 
The  time  to  be  with  him  at  home 
At  last  will  eorne." 

3.  Come  soon,  0  come, 

Ye  hours,  wherein  for  ever 

With  hosts  of  saints  I  too  shall  have 

To  see  my  Lord:  (the  favour 

With  joy  for  him  I  wait : 

Who   knows  but  I  this  day  may 

leave  the  body, 
Call'd  forth  to  meet  the  Bridegroom; 

may  he  find  me  ready: 
I  long  to  be  with  him  at  home : 

Come  soon,  0  come. 

4.  0  happy  lot, 

To  live  in  blessed  union 

With  Christ,  and  with   his  church 

in  close  communion ; 
To  look  to  him, 
Prompted  by  love  and  neea ; 
To  feed  by  faith  upon  his  death 

and  merit,        (him  one  spirit; 

And,  purified  in  heart,  become  with 

To  love  him,  tho'  we  see  him  not; 

0  happy  lot. 

5.  0  happy  lot. 

To  dwell  with  Christ  our  Saviour, 
There   to   behold   his  countenance 
In  sonps  of  joy  (for  ever; 

His  holy  name  to  praise; 


TRIUMPHANT. 


80\ 


To  thank  him  for  our  blessed  con- 
summation, 
And  view  his  wounds,  those  pledges 

of  complete  salvation, 
All  pain  and  sorrow  then  forgot ; 
0  happy  lot. 
C.  J.  La  Trobe. 


978. 


t.  30. 


0    YE    heavenly   souls,    full    joys 
possessing,  (blessing, 

At  the  fountain-head  of  every 
From  your  bright  legions  (regions. 
Waft  your  praises   to  these  lowly 

2.  Songs   of  victory  to  the  Lamb 

once  wounded,  (rounded, 

With  immortal  glory  now  sur- 
O'erwhelm  my  senses,  (mences. 
And  my  heaven  already  here  coin- 

3.  Hear  I  not  the  golden  harps  re- 

sounding? (rounding? 

See  I  not  the  crowds  the  throne  sur- 
'•Adore,  adore  him!"  (before  him. 
They  exclaim,  and   prostrate   fall 

4.  0  that  I  could  join  their  adora- 

tion, (tration, 

Lie  with  them  in  awful,  deep  pros- 
His  feet  embracing,  (ness  raising. 
Bath'd  in  tears,  yet  hymns  of  glad- 
6.  0  Jerusalem,  from  God  descend- 
ing, (bending  : 
To  thy  pinnacles  my  flight  I'm 
Begone  for  ever,  (my  Saviour. 
World  and  sin;  and  welcome  Christ 

6.  But  what  gentle  voice  my  flight 

prevented?  (contented, 

Whispering   to    my    spirit,    "Rest 
Thy  days  are  number'd, 
And  tliy  sighs   and   prayers  'fore 

God  remember'd." 

7.  Am  I  longer  here,  'midst  tribu- 

lation, (tion, 

As  a  pilgrim  to  maintain  my  sta- 


May  I  unmoved 

Lean  upon  the  arm  of  my  Beloved. 

8.  May   the   tears   and   sweat  of 

Olivet's  mountain, 
May  the  scene  of  Calvary's  purpl* 

fountain, 
The  dying  Saviour,  (ever. 

Hover  'fore  my  eyes  of  faith  for 

9.  May  this  deaden  nature's  incli- 

nation, (temptation, 

Awe  me  from  the  world  and  sin'g 
And  sanctify  me,  (thee. 

Till  each  word  and  deed  may  glorif  j 

10.  May   I   grow   in   spirit    daily 
poorer, 

Make  my  calling  and  election  surer; 
Thy  word  instruct  me,  (duct  me. 
And  thy  guardian  Spirit  still  con- 


979.* 


t.  83. 


JESUS'  sufferings  were  for  me, 

That  my  hence  departing  spirit 

Full  of  joy  and  peace  might  be, 

And  eternal  life  inherit; 

I'm  from  judgment  freed,  by  faith 

In  his  meritorious  death. 

2.  When  I  leave  this  world  in  peace, 

I  shall  have  the  grace  and  favour 

To  behold  him  face  to  face    (viour : 

Whom    I   love,   ev'n   God   my  Sa- 

Then  I  shall  for  evermore 

Ilini  in  endless  joy  adore. 

D.   Wheu  I  shall  permitted  be, 

To  enjoy  in  fullest  measure, 

What  his  sufferings  gain'd  for  me, 

And  possess  salvation's  treasure, 

With  wbat  rapture  shall  I  sing 

Hallelujah  to  my  King.         Molther. 

9S0.*  t.  119. 

OWII  AT  joy,  :||: 

0  what  joy  awaiteth  me  I 


S02 


THE  CHURCH 


I  rejoice  in  expectation, 
That  I  in  my  flesh  shall  see 
Him,  the  God  of  my  salvation, 
And  behold   the    Lord    in    endless 
bliss,  As  he  is.  :||: 

2.  Yea,  Amen,  :||: 
Pardon'd  sinners  here  rejoice 
In  this  hope  and  consolation, 
Till  we  shall  with  sweeter  voice 
Sing  in  the  great  congregation, 
Thou,  0  Lamb,  hast   brought    us 
nigh  to  God 

By  thy  blood.   :||: 
Germ.  Lit. 


981* 


t.  45. 


My  lot  of  grace — will  be  always 

Beyond  description  blessed  ; 
Yea,  the  bliss  I  shall  enjoy 

Cannot  be  expressed. 
2.   Him  I  shall  see, — whose  love  to 

My  heart  hath  captivated  ;     (me 
From  his  presence  1  no  more 

Shall  be  separated. 

Louisa  v.  Hayn. 


982/ 


t.  205. 


0  EXALT  and  praise  the  Lord, 
Laud  his  name  for  evermore, 
Gratefully  with  one  accord, 
With  the  angels  him  adore; 
Thank  him  tor  the  faithfulness 
Wherewith  he  his  witnesses, 
"Who  in  heaven  are  perfected, 
Thro'  great  tribulation  led. 
2.    Here  by  Jesus'  precious  blood 
Cleans'd   from    sin   and    rendered 
They,  as  ministers  of  God,  (chaste, 
Him  by  word  and  deed  confessed; 

In  their  Lord's  reproach  a  share, 
Hated  by  the  world,  they  hare, 
Now  they,  with  tlie  angel  10  train, 
Praise  the  Lamb  for  biuners  slain. 


3.  They,  with  patience  having  run 
Their  appointed  race,  in  hope, 
Have  the  crown  of  glory  won, 
Won  the  prize  for  them  laid  up  ; 
Now  they  stand  before  his  face, 
Trophies  of  redeeming  grace, 
Pillars  in  his  house  approv'd, 
Never  thence  to  be  remov'd. 

4.  In  fine,  spotless  linen  dress'd, 
Palms  of  victory  they  bear, 

By  no  sorrows  now  oppressed, 

Unmolested  now  by  care, 

Free  from  hunger,  thirst,  and  heat, 

They,  possessing  joys  complete, 

Unto  living  fountains  led, 

By  the  Lamb  himself  are  fed. 

5.  Since  we  likewise  may  attain 
To  this  happiness  thro'  grace, 
And,  by  following  Jesus,  gain 
With  the  saints  in  heaven  a  place; 
May  we  tread  the  narrow  path, 
Not  unfruitful  in  the  faith, 

And  unto  the  end  endure. 
Making  our  election  sure. 

6.  May  we  always  have  in  view 
The  example  of  our  Lord, 
Faithfully  his  steps  pursue, 
Giving  heed  unto  his  word  ; 

In  our  bodies  while  we've  breath, 
May  we  bear  about  his  death, 
That  his  life  may  even  hero 
In  our  mortal  flesh  appear. 

7.  Let  us  call  to  mind  with  joy 
Those  who  have  before  us  gone, 
Who  obtained  the  victory 
Thro'  the  blood  of  Christ  alone; 
That  wo  all  may  zealously 
Imitate  their  constancy. 

Till  we  too  the  prise  receive, 
And  with  them  in  glory  live. 

Lobcuiiau  Urethren. 


TRIUMPHANT. 


30a 


983.  t.  205. 

WHAT  are  these  in  bright  array, 
This  innumerable  throng, 
Round  the  altar  night  and  day, 
Hymning  one  triumphant  song: 
"Worthy  is  the  Lamb  once  slain, 
Blessing,  honour,  glory,  power, 
Wisdom,  riches,  to  obtain, 
New  dominion  every  hour." 

2.  These  through  fiery  trials  trod, 
These  from  great  affliction  came; 
Now  before  the  throne  of  God, 
Seal'd  with  his  almighty  name, 
Clad  in  raiment  pure  and  white, 
Victor-palms  in  every  hand, 
Through    their    dear   Redeemer's 

might, 
More  than  conquerors  they  stand. 

3.  Hunger,  thirst, disease,  unknown, 
On  immortal  fruits  they  feed; 
Them,  the  Lamb  amidst  the  throne, 
Shall  to  living  fountains  lead: 
Joy  and  gladness  banish  sighs, 
Perfect  love  dispels  all  fears, 
And  for  ever  from  their  eyes, 
God  shall  wipe  away  the  tears. 

J.  Montgomery. 


984. 


t.  14. 


HOW  bright  these  glorious  spirits 
shine ! 

Whence  all  their  white  array? 
How  came  they  to  the  blissful  seats 

Of  everlasting  day  ? 

2.  Lo  !   these  are  they  from  suffer- 

ings great 
Wlio  came  to  realms  of  light, 
And  in  the  blood   of  Christ  hive 

waeh'd  (bright. 

Those    robes    which     shine    so 

3.  Now  with  triumphal  palms  they 

stand 
Before  the  throne  on  high, 


And    serve    the    God    they    love, 
amidst 
The  glories  of  the  sky. 

4.  His  presence  fills  each  heart  with 
Tunes  every  voice  to  sing;  (joy, 

By  day,  by  night,  the  sacred  courta 
With  glad  llosannahs  ring. 

5.  Hunger  and  thirst  are  felt  no 

more, 
Nor  suns  with  scorching  ray ; 
God  is  their  sun ;  whose  cheering 

beams 
Diffuse  eternal  day. 

6.  The  Lamb  who    dwells    amidst 

the  throne 
Shall  o'er  them  still  preside. 
Feed  them  with  nourishment  divine, 
And  all  their  footsteps  guide. 

7.  'Mong  pastures  green  he'll  lead 

his  flock, 
Where  living  streams  appear; 
And  God  the  Lord  from  every  eyo 
Shall  wipe  off  every  tear. 


Christian  Psalmist. 


985.* 


t.  1G6. 


ALL  who  in  Jesus'  presence  live, 

Remov'd  from  mortal  vision, 
The  crown  of  righteousness  receive, 

In  endless  life's  fruition: 
They  are  for  ever  with  the  Lord: 

We  wait  in  expectath  n, 
Till  he  to  us  the  grace  accord, 

To  join  that  congregation.         z. 


986/* 


T.  1W. 


0  HOW  excellent  and  fair, 

Goodly  beyond  measure, 
Is  the  lot  which  we  shall  share 

An  1  how  rich  the  treasure, 
When  we  see — bodily 

Our  beloved  Saviour, 

As  he  is,  for  ever. 


804 


THE  CHURCH 


2.  Countless    hosts    before   God's 

throne, 

Where  the  Lamb  resideth, 
And,  as  God  and  Man,  his  own 

To  life's  fountain  guideth, 
Now  possess — perfect  bliss, 

Which  to  us  is  wanting, 

And  for  which  we  're  panting. 

3.  What  here  sickens,  sighs,  and 

groans, 

There  will  prove  victorious  ; 
Earthly  here  are  sown  our  bones, 

They  shall  rise  most  glorious ; 
Death  and  woe, — every  foe 

Which  us  here  annoyed, 

There  will  be  destroyed. 

4.  May  this  ever  blessed  hope 
Fill  our  hearts  with  gladness, 

And  'midst  weakness  bear  us  up, 
Till  from  sin  and  sadness 

We  shall  be — wholly  free, 
And  above  for  ever 
Praise  our  gracious  Saviour. 

J.  v.  Assig. 


987* 


t.  184. 


AT  God's  right  hand  in  countless 

numbers 
The  just,  made  perfect,  joyful  stand; 
And,  freed  from  all  that  here  en- 
cumbers, 
Inherit  now  the  heavenly  land: 
Our  souls,  with  sweet  anticipation, 
By  faith  these  glorious  realms  de- 
scry;  (and  nation 
And    from    each   kindred,    tongue, 
We  hear  loud  anthems  fill  the  sky. 

2.  When,  0  when  shall  I  have  the 

favour  (days, 

To  sec  the  approach  of  those  blest 

When    I    shall    welcome    my   dear 

Saviour  (lays? 

With  .solemn   strains,   with  joyful 


How  bless'd  will  then  be  my  con- 
dition,  (see: 

When  in   my  flesh  I  Christ    shall 
Tho'  happy  in  his  love's  fruition 
Ev'n  here,  with  him  I  long  to  be. 

3.  What  heavenly  joy  and  consola 

tion 
This  hope  affords  unto  my  heart, 
That  Christ,  the  God  of  my  salva 

tion, 
Will  me  receive  when  I  depart; 
Then  in  his  presence  I  for  ever 
With  the  redeem' d  ehall   sing  his 

praise : 
0  make  me  ready,  blessed  Saviour, 
To  leave  this  world,  and  see  thy 

face.  Gregor. 


988. 


t.79. 


WHILE  we  anticipate  the  day 
That  calls  our  longing  souls  away, 
What  transports  fill  the  breast! 
For  lo,  our  great  Redeemer  waits, 
Unfolds  the  everlasting  gates, 
And  calls  us  to  eternal  rest. 

2.  Ev'n  now  to  our  expecting  eyes 
The  heaven-built  towera  of  Salem 
Ev'n  now  with  glad  survey  (rise  ; 
We  view  her  mansions,  that  contain 
The  angelic  hosts,  the  blerpod  train, 
And  shine  with  everlasting  day. 

3.  Ilither.from  earth'sremot°r>tend, 
Lo,  the  redeem'd  of  God  ascend, 
Their  tribute  hither  bring; 
Here,  crown'd  with  everlasting  joy 

To  sing  his  praise  is  their  employ, 
To  hail  with  songs   the    immortal 
King. 

4.  We    too    shall   join    the    choirs 

above, 
Where  all  is  peace,  and  joy    and 
love, 


TRIUMPHANT. 


305 


Where  faith  is  changed  to  Bight: 
Then  shall  we  mix  with  that  blest 
throng,  (song, 

And    raise    the    ransom'd    sinner's 
In  realms  of  everlasting  light. 


989. 


T.14. 


THERE  is  a  house  not  made  with 
Sternal,  and  above;  (hands, 

And  here  my  spirit  waiting  stands, 
Till  it  shall  hence  remove. 

2.  My  Saviour  by  his  saving  grace 
Prepareth  me  for  heaven ; 

And,  as  an  earnest  of  the  place, 
Hath  his  own  Spirit  giv'n. 

3.  We  walk  by  faith  of  joys  to  come, 
Faith  lives  upon  his  word  ; 

But  while  the  body  is  our  home, 
We  're  absent  from  the  Lord. 

4.  'T  is  pleasant  to  believe  thy  grace, 
But  we  would  rather  see; 

We  would  be  absent  from  the  flesh, 
And  present,  Lord,  with  thee. 


990. 


t.  14. 


COME,  Lord,  and  warm  each  lan- 
guid heart, 

Inspire  each  lifeless  tongue: 
And  let  the  joys  of  heaven  impart 

Their  influence  to  our  song. 

2.  Sorrow,  and  pain,  and  every  care, 
And  discord,  there  shall  cease  ; 

And  perfect  joy  and  love  sincere, 
Adorn  the  realms  of  peace. 

3.  The  soul,  from  sin  for  ever  free, 
Shall  mourn  its  power  no  more; 

But,  cloth'd  in  spotless  purity, 
Redeeming  love  adore.        Watts. 


991. 


t.  14. 


HAPPY  the  souls  to  Jesus  joiu'd, 
And  sav'd  by  grace  alone  ; 
30 


Walking  in  all  his  ways,  they  find 
Their  heaven  on  earth  begun. 

2.  The  church  above  no  other  theme 
But  Jesus'  love  doth  know  ; 

In  joyful   hymns    they  praise  his 
name, 
We  do  the  same  below. 

3.  Him  in  his  glorious  realms  they 

praise, 
And  bow  before  his  throne ; 
We,  in  the  kingdom  of  his  grace : 
The  kingdoms  are  but  one. 


992. 


t.  14. 


THERE,  where  my  blessed  Jesus 
reigns 

In  heaven's  unmeasur'd  space, 
I  shall  a  long  eternity 

Spend  in  ne'er-ceasing  praise. 

2.  Dear  Jesus,  every  smile  of  thine 
Will  fresh  endearments  bring; 

And  streams  of  ever-new  delight 
From  all  thy  graces  spring. 

3.  Haste,  my  Beloved,  fetch  my  soul 
Up  to  thy  'blest  abode  ; 

Haste,  for  my  spirit  longs  to  be 
With  thee,  my  Lord  and  God. 

Watts. 


993. 


t.  14. 


GOD  hath  laid  up  in  heaven  for  me 
A  crown  which  cannot  fade  ; 

The  righteous  Judge  at  that  great 
Will  place  it  on  my  head,      (day 

2.  Nor  hath  the  King  of  grace  de- 
This  prize  for  me  alone ;    (creed 

But  all  shall  it  obtain  who  love 
The  appearance  of  his  Son. 

Watts. 


994* 


t.  205. 


WITH  thee.  Lord,  while  T  remain, 
Thou  wilt  near  thy  child  abide, 


soc 


THE  CHURCH 


Till,  thy  perfect  aim  to  attain, 

I  am  wholly  sanctified: 
All  my  wants,  all  my  distress, 
I  '11  to  thee,  my  Lord,  confess ; 
Soon  will  come  the  happy  day, 
When  all  tears  are  wiped  away. 

Loskiel. 
2.   Amen,  yea,  Hallelujah, 

Jesus,  praise  to  thee  be  giv'n, 
That  a  place  for  me,  thro'  grace, 

Is  by  thee  prepar'd  in  heaven: 
Ah,  how  blest  will  be  my  case, 
"When  I  shall  behold  thy  face, 
And,  from  pain  and  sorrow  free, 
Live  for  evermore  with  thee. 

F.  W.  Neisser. 


997. 


t.  582. 


995. 


t  114. 


THE  just  made  perfect,  now  in 
glory  seated 

Around  the  throne  enjoy  eternal 
bliss, 

Beholding  God  our  Saviour  as  he 
is;  (permitted 

Ah,  when  shall  I  poor  traveller  be 

To  join  that  happy,  numerous  com- 
pany, (see. 

And  my  Redeemer  face  to  face  to 

996.*      T.  B.  p.  113. 

WHAT  happiness, 

What  joy  and  happiness, 

Lord,  shall  we  then  possess, 

When  we  adore  thee, 

With  angels  fall  before  thee, 

And  see  thy  face : 

What  happiness ! 

2.   Amen,  Amen, 

Then  will  in  highest  strain 

Unto  the  Lamb  once  slain 

Eternal  praises 

Resound  in  heavenly  places, 

il ullelujah.   :||: 


"FOR  ever  with  the  Lord !" 

Amen,  so  let  it  be ; 
Life  from  the  dead  is  in  that  word, 

'Tis  immortality. 

2.  Here  in  the  body  pent, 
Absent  from  him  I  roam, 

Yet  nightly  pitch  my  moving  tent 
A  day's  march  nearer  home. 

3.  My  Father's  house  on  high  I 
Home  of  my  soul !  how  near 

At  times  to  faith's  foreseeing  eye, 
Thy  golden  gates  appear. 

4.  Ah !   then  my  spirit  faints 
To  reach  the  land  of  love, 

The  bright  inheritance  of  saints, 
Jerusalem  above. 

5.  Yet  clouds  will  intervene, 
And  all  my  prospect  flies; 

Like  Noah's  dove,  I  flit  between 
Rough  seas  and  stormy  skies. 

6.  Anon  the  clouds  dispart; 
The  winds  and  waters  cease; 

And  sweetly  o'er  my  gladden'd  heart 
Expands  the  bow  of  peace. 

7.  "  For  ever  with  the  Lord  [n 
Father,  if  'tis  thy  will, 

The  promise  of  that  faithful  word 
Even  now  to  me  fulfil. 

8.  Be  thou  at  my  right  hand, 
Then  I  can  never  fail ; 

Uphold  thou  me,  and  I  shall  stand  ; 
Fight,  and  I  must  prevail. 

9.  So,  when  my  latest  breath 
Shall  rend  this  vail  in  twain, 

By  death  1  shall  eseape  from  death, 
And  life  eternal  gain. 

10.  Knowing  as  I  am  known, 
How  shall  I  love  that  word, 

And  oft  repeat  before  thy  throne: 
"For  ever  with  the  Lord!" 

J.  Montgomery. 


TRIUMPHANT. 


307 


998.  t.  249. 

TO  God  we  render  praise, 
Who  grants  :||:  us  new  displays 
Of  mercy  all  our  days : 
"When  Christ,  the  Son  of  man,  again 
Shall  come,  the  angels  in  his  train, 
May  all  of  us  who  here 
'Fore  him  appear, 
Then  meet  him  without  fear. 

2.  How  great  our  joy  will  be 

In  heaven,  :||:  0  Lord,  where  we 
Thy  glorious  face  shall  see! 
We  then  shall  thee  for  evermore, 
As  the  Lamb  slain  for  us,  adore ; 
In  realms  of  glory  bright, 
With  saints  in  light 
In  hymns  of  praise  unite. 

3.  Repeat  the  solemn  strain, 
Worthy  :||:  the  Lamb  once  slain! 
Let  all  reply,  Amen ! 

Blessing,  and  power,  and  majesty, 
Thro'  endless  ages  be  to  thee, 
Who  us  by  blood  hast  bought, 
In  mercy  sought, 
And  to  thy  fold  us  brought. 

999  *  t.  159. 

NOW,  Lord,  who  in  this  vale  of 
Dost  lift  thy  gracious  face  (tears 
Upon  thy  church,  which  thee  re- 
And  givest  us  such  peace,  (veres, 
That  sweetly  we  anticipate 
The  heavenly  blififl  for  which  we 
wait, 


In  thee  rejoicing  here  below, 
Ev'n  while  in  tears  we  sow: — 

2.  0  form  us  all,  while  we  remain 
On  earth,  unto  thy  praise ; 
That  each  one  fully  may  obtain 
Thy  blessed  aim  thro'  grace  ; 
Till  we  in  heaven  thy  face  shall  see, 
May  spirit,  soul,  and  body  be 
Preserv'd  by  thee  against  that  day 
Blameless,  0  Lord,  we  pray. 

Gregoiw 


Conclusion. 

1000.  T.  159. 

SING  Hallelujah,  praise  the  Lord, 
Sing  with  a  cheerful  voice ; 
Exalt  our  God  with  one  accord, 
And  in  his  name  rejoice  :        (host, 
Ne'er  cease  to  sing,  thou  ransom'd 
Praise  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
Until  in  realms  of  endless  light 
Your  praises  shall  unite. 

2.  There  we  to  all  eternity 
Shall  join  the  angelic  lays, 
And  sing  in  perfect  harmony 
To  God  our  Saviour's  praise : 
He  hath  redeem'd  us  by  his  blood, 
And  made  us  kings  and  priests  to 

God; 
For  us,  for  us  the  Lamb  was  slain : 
Praise  ye  the  Lord:  — 

AMEN. 

J.  Swertner 


ADDITIONAL  DOXOLOGIES. 


1001.  t.14. 
LET  G  the  Father,  and  the 
And  Sp  '  >t  be  adored,  (Son, 
Where   -ere   are  works  to  make 

hlDl    'CIlOWOj 

Or  saint ,  to  love  the  Lord. 

1002.  t.  595. 

TO  G  )d  the  Father's  throne 
Perp<  tual  iionours  raise; 
Glory  ti   God,  the  eternal  Son; 
To  G  >d,  the  Spirit,  praise. 

1003.  t.11. 

SING  we  to  our  God  above 
.  eternal  as  his  love, 
Praise  him,  all  ye  heavenly  host, 
Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 

1004.  t.  585. 

T  Jehovah  I  we  adore  thee, 
God  the  Father,  God  the  Son, 
God  the  Spirit,  joined  in  glory 
On  the  same  eternal  throne: 

Endless  praises  :||: 
I        boYah,  three  in  one. 


1005.  t.  14. 
TO  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
One  God,  whom  we  adore, 

Be  glory,  as  it  was,  is  now, 
And  shall  be  evermore. 

1006.  t.  595. 

GIVE  God  the  Father  praise, 
Give  glory  to  the  Son ; 
To  God,  the  Spirit  of  all  grace, 
Be  equal  honours  done. 

1007.  t.  11. 

PRAISE  the   name  of  God   most 

high, 
Praise  him,  all  below  the  sky; 
Praise  him,  O  ye  heavenly  host — 
Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost! 

1008.  T.  16. 
NOW  the  Triune  God  confessing, 
God  the  Father's  name  adore ; 

To  the  Son  give  praise  and  bless- 
ing: 
Bless  the  Spirit  evermore. 


INDEX. 


A  blessed  pattern  Christ  our 
blessed  sense  of  guilt  impart 
cheerful  confidence  I  feel 
child  of  God  for  ever  pants 
child  true  happiness  may 
country  I  've  found 
dying,  risen  Jesus 
faithful  memory  bestow 
guilty,  weak,  and  helpless 
heart,  in  every  thought 
heart,  resigned,  submissive, 
lowly  mind  impart  to  me 
mortal  body  he  assum'd 
pardon'd  sinner  I  remain 
patient,  a  victorious  mind 
second  look  he  gave,  which 
single  eye,  a  faithful  heart 
single  mind  to  me  impart 
sinner  on  mere  mercy  cast 
stranger  and  a  pilgrim.  I 
subject  I  of  Christ  my  King 
table  for  me  he  prepares 
Abide  with  me,  from  morn  till 
Above  the  st 

Abram  rejoiced  to  see  his  day 
Abundantly  our  Saviour's 
Accept,  0  God  of  our  sa 

us  as  we  are,  though 
According  to  the  appointed 

to  thy  gracious 
Act  full  of  godlike  majesty 
Admit  us,  we  pray 
Adored  be  the  Lamb  of  God 
Afflicted  sou's.  r»wait  the  end 
Again  another  fleeting  yer»r 
.eher  of  mankind 
we  raise  the  strain 
Against  the  fiercest  pow'rs  of 
Agonizing  in  the  garden 


No. 

Ah,  come,  thou  mo=t 

824 

could  we  preach 

210 

do  not  of  his  good 

. 

191 

give  me,  Lord,  m; 

472 

Lord,  enlarge  our 

" 

824 

Lord,  how  apt  a 

J 

422 

Lord,  how  very 

286 

might  in  my  bcl. 

842 

might  my  heart  a 

18 

remain,  Ah,  re 

479 

remember  me  f 

479 

then  my  spirit  1 

• 

499 

then  we  feel  thai 

571 

whither  should  I 

20 

who  are  we,  Uk 

" 

202 

who  can  render  1 

284 

why  am  I  so  ble.-i 

453 

why  did  I  so  lat- 

'    ' 

Alarm'd  at  their  sue  < 

713 

Alas!   and  did  my  S. 

919 

from  such  a  1 

577 

423 

I  knew  not  wl  . 

375 

we  own  with  c 

902 

with  shame,  1 

559 

All  fears  and  terrors. 

glory  be  to  God  i 

glory  power  and 

881 

glory  to  Immanu 

339 

glory  to  the  Savi 

- 

64 

glory  to  the  sove 

794 

hail,  our  church1 

i 

791 

his  glorious  worl 

ra 

I  ask  for  is,  enou 

565 

may  of  thee  pai 

531 

my  hope  and  coi 

876 

my  own  schemes 

' 

64 

our  days,  O  J«  ■ 

our  woes  he  did  i 

20 

>e  to  thee,  - 

227 

righteousness  d 

. 

810 


INDEX. 


All  self-dependence  is  but 
the  bliss  which  we  possess 
the  merciful  are  blessed 
the  pains  and  sorrows 
the  pure  in  heart  are 
the  world  give  praises  due 
they  who  weeping  now  go 
things  were  made  by 
things  with  thee  are 
those  are  blessed 
those  who  by  a  beam  of 
thou  demandest,  I  give  up 
we,  who  are  his  people, 
who  abide  in  faith  and  love 
who  in  Jesus*  presence 
who  love  him,  view  his 
your  children  are  his  own 
Almighty  God,  thou  sovereign 

God,  thy  word  is 
Although  a  pardon'd  sinner's 
but  little  we  can  do 
his  medicine  cause 
Am  I  longer  here,  midst 

I  of  my  salvation 
Amazing  grace,  (how  sweet 
Ambassadors  of  Christ 
Amen,  Amen,  then  will  in 

Jesus'  words  are  true 
ruler  of  thy  church 
thou  sovereign  God  of 
yea,  Hallelujah,  Jesus 
yea,  Hallelujah,  Lord 
Amidst  this  world's 
An  humble,  lowly,  contrite 
And  am  I,  Jesus,  one  of  those 
as  successively  we  quit 
be  it  our  concern  to  seek 
can  it  be,  that  I  should 
dost  thou  say:  ask  what 
if  I  myself  examine 
lest  I  should  be  ever  led 
Lord,  whatever  grief  or 
may  the  gospel's  joyful 


No. 

No. 

643 

And  now  he  pleading  stands 

198 

365 

now  upon  thy  throne 

378 

418 

oh,  when  I  have  safely 

538 

115 

should  I  longer  journey 

343 

418 

since  his  name  we  knew 

882 

34 

this  our  joyful  theme 

333 

67 

though  in  beav'n  exalted 

148 

261 

though  their  bodies  turn 

766 

150 

thus,  to  save  our  souls 

23 

641 

what  then  is  Jerusalem 

644 

276 

when  I  'm  to  die 

422 

306 

when  I  stand  before  thy 

430 

278 

when  these  failing  lips 

794 

550 

Angels  from  the  realms  of 

40 

985 

sing  before  his  throne 

811 

962 

Anon  the  clouds  dispart 

997 

865 

Another  day  is  at  an  end 

903 

151 

harvest  comes  apace 

885 

629 

Apostles,  martyrs,  prophets 

971 

939 

Approach  my  soul  the  mercy 

250 

315 

Arabia's  desert  ranger 

754 

627 

Archangels  left  their  high 

193 

978 

Are  you  form'd  a  creature 

967 

445 

Arise,  and  seek  the  things 

521 

342 

exert  thy  pow'r 

659 

742 

my  happy  soul,  arise 

20 

996 

my  spirit,  bless  the  day    31 

748 

ye,  who  are  captive  led 

22 

435 

Art  thou  not  refresh'd  with 

647 

946 

As  a  little  child  relies 

164 

994 

a  thick  cloud,  let  all  our 

463 

365 

birds  their  infant  brood 

644 

509 

children  we  are  own'd  by 

*183 

479 

ground,  when  parch'd 

664 

651 

guilty  creatures  could  not 

2 

617 

his  redeem'd  from  this 

712 

404 

in  tempestuous  weather 

873 

283 

long  as  I  have  breath  in 

556 

590 

long  as  Jesus  Lord 

G4* 

5 

long  as  we  on  earth 

688 

827 

man  he  pities  my 

191 

827 

Mary  adnr'd 

397 

638 

much  when  in  the  maugei 

191 

INDEX. 


311 


As  oft  as  we  enjoy  this 

oft  this  night  as  my  pulse 
our  head  us  move  and 
pardon'd  sinners  we 
Peter  replied 

the  branches  are  connected 
the  serpent  rais'd  by  Moses  ! 
Thomas  with  awe 
thy  sheep — may  we  all  thy 
thy  will,  0  my  Saviour 
*t  was  of  old,  we  now  may 
Ashamed  of  Jesus,  of  my  God  - 
of  Jesus,  of  my  Lord  * 
of  Jesus,  of  thatfr'nd  i 
Assist,  and  strengthen  us,  0 
and  teach  me  how  to 
Assurance  of  our  pardon 
Assur'd,  that  Christ  our  King 
Assure  my  conscience  of  her 
Astonish'd  at  thy  feet  I  fall 
at  thy  footstool 
At  all  times  may  we  ready  be 
all  times  to  my  spirit  bear 
God's  right  hand,  in 
his  call  the  dead  awaken 
his  cross's  foot  now  tarry 
parting  from  thy  little  fold 
thy  feet — at  thy  pierced 
thy  through-pierced  feet 
Attend  me,  Lord,  in  all  my 
me  through  my 
0  Saviour,  to  our 
the  gospel  trumpet 
Author  and  guardian  of  my 

of  the  whole  creation 
Awake,  aud  sing  the  song 
my  heart,  my  soul 
my  soul,  and  with  the 
B. 
Baptiz'd  into  his  death 
Barren  and  wither'd  worthless 
Be  known  to  us  in  breaking 
our  comfort  which  ne'er 


No. 

No. 

768 

Be  our  Shepherd  ev'ry  day 

834 

909 

present  at  our  table,  Lord 

918 

406 

present  with  thy  servants 

722 

338 

present  with  us,  Lord,  our 

760 

397 

.    still  my  heart ;  these 

542 

512 

this  my  one  great  business 

241 

260 

this  our  happy  destiny 

516 

397 

thou  at  my  right  hand 

997 

660 

thou  my  only  treasure 

888 

534 

thou  my  pattern,  let  me 

69 

737 

thou  my  shield  and 

250 

430 

thou  our  strength,  be 

379 

430 

with  me,  Lord,  where'er  I 

891 

430 

Bear  in  mind,  how  Jesus 

874 

220 

then  the  reproach  of 

429 

891 

Bearing  my  sins'  heavy  load 

937 

768 

Before  him  set  an  open  door 

921 

198 

Jehovah's  awful  throne 

756 

216 

me  place  in  dread 

241 

452 

my  eyes  of  faith 

282 

130 

our  Father's  throne 

413 

404 

the  Father's  awful 

381 

546 

the  heav'ns  were 

193 

987 

the  Three  in  One 

188 

959 

the  world  I  make  my 

310 

88 

thou  shalt  as  Judge 

960 

145 

thy  cross  we  bow  with 

258 

443 

thy  face,  O  Lord,  most 

152 

976 

thy  throne  we  now 

689 

919 

Begone  unbelief,  for  my 

543 

827 

Behold,  a  great,  a  heavenly 

27 

605 

at  thy  commanding 

613 

229 

for  fallen,  guilty  man 

182 

321 

him,  all  ye  that  pass 

106 

908 

how  he  with  Peter 

225 

574 

how  in  Gethsemane 

74 

36 

I  fall  before  thy  face 

21 

886 

my  soul,  thy  Saviour 

353 

our  God  incarnate 

233 

702 

the  Lamb  of  God,  who 

233 

878 

the  loving  Son  of  God 

101 

697 

the  man  ;   he  beareth 

79 

327 

the  Saviour  of 

104 

812 


INDEX. 


Behold,  the  Saviour  of  the 

the  streams  of  sacred 
the  throne  of  grace 
thy  prisoner;   loose 
to  us  a  child  is  born 
us  Lord,  rough  stones 
what  love  the  Father 
Beholding  with  deep  reverence 
Believing  souls,  rejoice  and 

we  rejoice 
Belov'd  for  Jesus'  sake 
Beloved,  white  and  ruddy 

youths,  if  'tis  your 
Beside  him,  we  will  nothing 
Besprinkle  with  thy  blood  my 
Besprinkled  with  thy  precious 
Bestow  on  me  a  simple  mind 
Bethany,  0  peaceful 
Beyond  a  doubt,  I  rest 

thy  utmost  wants 
Bid  me  live — bid  a  dying 

us  call  to  mind  thy  cross 
Bless  ev'ry  thought  and  action 
me  this  day,  Lord  Jesus 
0  Lord,  we  pray,  thy 
0  my  soul,  the  God  of 
us  all,  both  old  and 
Blessed  are  the  meek  in 

are  the  poor  in  spirit 
Jesus,  all  our  hearts 
Jesus,  we  implore  thee 
name  of  Jesus 
they,  who  are  despised 
who  without  cessation 
Blessing  and  praise  we  give 

honour,  glory,  might 
Blessings  abound  where'er  he 
Blest  are  they,  supremely 
are  they,  who  follow 
are  they,  who  gladly 
be  that  sacred  covenant 
he,  that  comes  to 
inhabitants  of  Zion 


No. 

98 

97 
588 
635 

25 
404 
182 

91 
129 
285 
747 
120 
855 
362 
484 
910 
506 
329 
426 
588 
443 
774 


609 
569 
618 
418 
418 
432 
475 

62 
418 
418 
130 
174 
768 
336 
270 
418 
923 

48 
610 


No. 

Blest  is  the  tie  that,  binds  413 

is  the  work,  O  God  and  622 

Jesus,  gracious  Saviour  255 

Jesus  what  delicious  393 

Saviour,  condescend  147 

Saviour,  on  my  soul  407 

soul,  how  sweetly  dost  957 

Blind  unbelief  is  sure  to  err  617 

Bliss  beyond  compare  312 

Body  and  soul 's  at  thy  725 

Boldest  foes  dare  never  come  125 

Bonds,  and  stripes  and  429 

Both  to  the  seraph  and  the  49 

Bow  down,  ye  followers  of  the  681 

Bow'd  down  beneath  a  load  250 

Bread  of  life,  Christ  by  whom  793 

Break,  0  break  this  heart  of  252 

Breathe  comfort,  where  211 

on  these  bones,  so  219 

Brethren,  let  us  join  to  bless  568 

Bride  of  the  Lamb,  I'm  one  651 

of  the  Lamb,  thou  658 

Brought  safely  by  his  hand  542 

Burden'd  with  guilt,  convine'd  592 

Buried  in  baptism  with  our  761 

But  ah  !  how  faint  our  929 

But  alas  !   the  spark  how  116 

all  wrho  know  themselves  461 

are  there  such  among  us  65S 

examine  first  your  case  775 

give  thyself,  my  Jesus  301 

gracious  Lord,  when  I  452 

hence  our  confidence  101 

himself  I  must  behold  390 

how  happy  is  the  soul  473 

I  am  proud  and  825 

I  shall  share  a  glorious  624 

lest  my  feeble  steps  829 

Oh,  I'm  blind  and  289 

Oh,  my  Lord,  one  look  451 

Oli,  the  house  of  living  646 

Oh,  what  off'ring  shall  J  299 

,  the  fields  are  white  742 


INDEX. 


313 


No. 

But  since  my  Saviour  I  have     268 

since  the  pure  in  heart       339 

since  words  the  happiness  811 

sinners,  who  with  pung.     276 

tears  of  joy  must  ever 

there  's  a  voice  of 

thine  all-seeing  eye  then 

thou  declarest  in  thy 

thou  my  kind,  almighty 

thy  reviving  gospel  word 

to  Mount  Zion  we  are 

we  can  hope,  thy  word 

what  gentle  voice  my 

while  here  I  'm  left 

while  on  earth  I  tarry 

who  can  psy  that  mighty  402 

why  do  tears,  and  grief      333 

will  indeed  Jehovah 

y<?t  his  mercy  to  man's 

By  all  the  saints  around  his 

all  thy  grief,  thy  tears  and 

all  thy  pains  for  me 

Christ  we  're  screened 

day  and  night  our  steps 

faith  I  plunge  into  this 

faith  I  see  the  hour  at 

faith  through  outward 

faith  we  claim  him  as  our 

his  own  pow'r  were  all 

love's  closest  bonds  united 

my  own  strength  I  can't 


573 

18 
444 
9G4 
457 
239 
625 
721 
978 
116 
120 


637 

49 

561 

73 

947 

531 

839 

266 

268 

71 

381 

193 

659 

449 


sea  and  land,  by  night  and  920 
these  may  I  be  warn'd  13 

thine  illumination  601 

this  sacrament  we  are  776 

thy  bitter  agony 
tl.y  reconciling  love  408 

thy  Spirit  me  reprove  217 

pirit'a  light 
aus  maxims,  forms,  and  268 
C. 
Calvary's  mournful  mountain    113 
Can  a  woman's  tender  care        401 


No. 

Can  any  ill  distress  my  heart    181 

we  thy  triumphs  e'er  143 

Cast  thy  burden  on  the  Lord     535 

Cause  all  disharmony  and  220 

Cease,  ye  pilgrims,  cease  to       973 

Chastise  me,  when  I  do  amiss   444 

Cheer  thy  chosen  witnesses,       603 

Cherish  us  with  kindest  care     406 

Chief  of  ten  thousand,  now       619 

Children  of  God  lack  nothing    163 

of  God  look  up  and     133 

of  God  who  walk  by   200 

of  the  heavenly  421 

Chosen  flock  thy  faithful  679 

Christ  being  risen  from  the        135 

by  his  blood  aton'd  for    761 

crucified,  my  soul  by      477 

how  are  thy  people  817 

is  our  Master,  Lord  and  714 

is  ri«en  from  the  dead     945 

is  the  vine,  we  branches  510 

Jesus  is  that  precious     757 

Jesus  once  to  death         127 

my  Redeemer,  Lord        374 

my  Rock,  my  sure  945 

our  ever  blessed  429 

shall  the  banquet  716 

the  good  Shepherd,  15 

the  Lord,  the  Lord  37 

the  true  paschal  Lamb    285 

thy  all-atoning  death      652 

thy  flock  doth  hunger     787 

thv  wounds  and  bitter      86 

whose  glory  fills  the        205 

Christians  are  not  here  below    424 

dismiss  your  fear      131 

Church  of  Christ  be  glad  657 

of  Christ  sing  and         654 

of  Christ  thy  656 

who  art  arrayed  675 

Circumcise  our  sinful  hearts        66 

Cleanse  me,  0  Lord — my  717 

by  love's  sacred  bands  945 


514 


INDEX. 


No. 

Closely  I'll  follow  Christ  with  651 
join'd  to  thee  our  406 

Cloth'd  in  thy  righteousness      245 

Cold  is  my  love  ;  hence  sin        242 
mountains  and  the  69 

Come,  all  ye  souls,  by  sin  229 

approach  to  Jesus'  778 

blessed  Spirit,  gracious  210 
faithful  Shepherd  bind  445 
Holy  Ghost,  come  Lord  208 
Holy  Ghost  eternal  220 

Holy  Ghost  inspire  my  380 
Holy  Ghost  my  soul  224 
Holy  Ghost  our  souls  218 
Holy  Ghost  the  Saviour's  1 70 
Holy  Ghost  with  Jesus  786 
Holy  Spirit,  come  212 

Holy  Spirit  on  us  216 

let  us  join  our  cheerful  570 
Lord,  and  warm  each  990 
lowly  souls,  that  767 

my  soul,  thy  suit  689 

near,  and  bless  us,  902 

O  my  fellow  sinners  235 
O  my  soul  and  sing  818 
saith  thy  bride,  who  936 
sinners,  come,  though  225 
sinners,  Jesus  will  24 

sinners,  to  the  gospel  229 
6inners  to  your  230 

6inners  view  the  incar.  25 
sinners  view  the  Lamb  100 
soon,  O  come  977 

then,  and  take  this  833 

then,  and  to  my  soul  282 
then  ye  needy  sinners,  101 
thou  divine  Interpreter  3 
thou  universal  blessing  52 
to  me,  Faith  the  Lord  236 
to  the  living  waters,  231 
weary  souls,  with  sin  287 
with  thy  saving  598 

worship  at  Immanuel's   207 


No. 

Come,  ye  redeemed  of  the  30 

ye  siuners,  poor  and  227 

ye  that  heavy  laden  225 

ye  weary,  heavy  laden  227 

Command  thy  blessing  from  626 

thy  blessing  in  this  62C 

thy  blessing  Jesus,  626 

Commit  thou  every  grievance  157 

Communing  with  the  Lamb  324 

Compassion  for  man's  fallen  98 

Complete  thy  work,  and  302 

thy  work,  my  grac's  449 

Conceal'd  amid  the  gathering  272 

Concern'd  for  more  grace  313 

Confiding  in  thy  name  951 

Conquering  Lord,  to  heav'n  974 

Convince  us  first  of  unbelief  210 

us  of  our  sin  212 

us  that  the  Lamb  219 

Could  I  exalt  thee  worthily  382 

I  with  him  spend  all  398 

we  bear  from  one  377 

we  sinners  fully  tell  811 

we  tune  our  hearts  and     78 

Counsel  and  deed  are  one  150 

me,  dearest  Jesus  923 

Countless  hosts  before  God's  986 

Creatures  with  all  their  151 

Cross,  reproach,  and  429 

D. 

Daily  to  Jesus  we  '11  look  up  843 

Dark  and  cheerless  is  the  205 

Day  nor  night,  never  let  us  1 

of  judgment !   day  of  959 

Dead  to  the  world,  when  I'm  901 

Dear  Jesus,  every  smile  of  992 

J68118,  when  I  think  on  393 

Lord,  accept  a  sinful  448 

Lord  my  soul  desireth  482 

Lord  thy  sovereign  aid  298 

Lord  when  I  trace  345 

Lord  while  we  adoring  319 

Saviour,  bless  us  from  617 


IKD1X 


315 


No. 

i .  ar  Saviour  I  resign  292 

Saviour  let  thy  powerful  237 

Shepherd  of  thy  chosen    613 

Shepherd  of  thy  people    638 

Dearest  Jesus,  come  to  me         394 

Jesus,  in  this  world       351 

Saviour,  we  adore  260 

Deep,  in  unfathomable  mines    517 

Deeply  conscious  of  709 

convinc'd  of  sin,  I  cry  437 

Delivered  from  this  mortal         970 

Desponding  soul,  thou  needst    518 

Destroy,  0  Lord,  the  carnal       305 

Devoutly  yield  thyself  to  God    876 

Did  but  Jesus'  love  and  merit    399 

ever  mourner  plead  with     547 

ever  trouble  thee  befall       542 

I  meet  no  trials  here  629 

the  Lord  a  man  become         58 

Didst  thou,  Lord  Jesus  me         296 

thou  not  in  our  flesh         282 

Direct,  control,  suggest  this       886 

Dismiss  us  with  thy  blessing      632 

Detracting  thoughts  and  628 

Do  thou  with  faith  discharge     158 

Doth  howe'er  in  my  frail  441 

Draw  me,  a  sinner,  unto  thee   225 

me,  0  Father,  to  the   '     189 

near  to  Jesus'  table  789 

Due  obedience  thou  didst  832 

Dust  and  ashes  though  we  be    270 

Dwell  therefore  in  our  hearts    212 

E. 
Each  moment  draw  from  298 

Early  hasten  to  the  tomb  113 

Earthly  affections  mortify  484 

things  do  not  regard     535 
Earth's  glory  to  inherit  389 

Easy  to  be  entreated,  mild  866 
Eat  and  rest,  at  this  great  feast  770 
Eden,  from  each  flowery  bed  77 
E'er  since  by  faith  I  saw  the  112 
Effulgence  of  the  light  divine  202 
Embrace  us  in  thy  tender  839 


No. 

Endow  all  parents  with  thy  864 

him  with  a  heav'nly  921 

Engrave  this  deeply  in  my  402 

Enjoy  then  with  the  church,  712 

Enrich  me  always  with  thy  891 

Enter  his  gates  with  thankful  756 

Ere  I  close  my  eyes  in  908 

we  know  our  losl  259 

we  taste  the  rich  repast  770 

Eternal  are  thy  mercies,  Lord  758 

gates  their  leaves  138 

Sun  of  righteousness  614 

thanks  be  thin©  355 

Every  island,  sea  and  962 

Everywhere,  with  shoutings  740 

Evidence  by  word  and  action  659 

Evil  and  few,  as  Jacob  says  946 

Ev'n  now  to  our  expecting  988 

Exalted  on  his  glorious  268 

F. 

Fain  would  I,  dear  Redeemer  6 

would  I  my  Lord  502 

would  I  think  on  all  322 

Fainting  beneath  the  cross's  80 

Faith  comes  by  hearing  God's  262 

in  the  only  sacrifice  592 

is  thy  gift,  thou  274 

on  Christ's  declaration  789 

Faithful  Lord,  my  only  joy  724 

souls,  their  Saviour's  877 

to  thee  I  now  engage  293 

Faithfully  thy  Spirit  me  440 

Fall  at  his  cross's  foot  103 

Far  from  the  world,  O  Lord,  321 

Farewell,  henceforth  for  ever    933 

world,  thy  gold  is  107 

Father,  behold  thy  son  185 

fix  my  soul  on  thee  500 

God,  thy  love  we  655 

I  want  a  thankful  456 

in  us  thy  Son  reveal  628 

of  all,  almighty  Lord  187 

of  angels  and  of  men    173 

of  boundless  grace  747 


816 


INDEX. 


No. 

Father  of  eternal  grace  184 

of  Jesus  Christ  our        763 

of  Jesus  Lord  of  all       1G6 

of  mercies,  condescend  021 

of  the  congregation        168 

to  thy  sinful  child  291 

whate'er  of  earthly        591 

Fear  not;  for  this  is  he  103 

not  without  reserve  468 

First  let  us  duly  count  the  425 

Firstborn  of  many  brethren,      295 

Fix,  0  fix  our  wav'ring  mind     270 

on  that  face  thine  eye         103 

thy  temple,  Saviour,  in      860 

Fix'd  on  this  ground  will  I         266 

Fixing  all  our  thoughts  934 

Flesh  I  bear,  and  therefore        945 

Flock  of  Christ,  in  fellowship    600 

of  Christ,  with  exultat'n  806 

of  Jesus,  be  united  409 

Foes  are  round  us,  but  we         421 

Follow  to  the  judgment  hall       113 

Food,  to  which  the  world's  a       12 

Fools  never  raise  their  624 

For  all  put  in  authority  610 

all  who  wait  upon  the         857 

ever  he  abides  the  same      465 

ever  here  my  rest  shall  be     92 

ever  then  remain  engrav'd  352 

ever  with  the  Lord ;  Amen,  997 

ever  with  the  Lord;  Fath'r  997 

food  he  gives  his  flesh         818 

he  thy  case  doth  518 

him  shall  endless  pray'r      753 

him  shall  pray'r  unceas'g  754 

mercies  countless  as  the      677 

mercy,  mercy,  Lord,  I  ask  455 

our  transgressions  thou      109 

should  I  e'er  BO  faithful       277 

thai  blessed  day 

the  joy  he  set  before  thee  955 
the  Lamb  of  God  667 

thee  lie  hangs,  my  soul,      573 


No. 

For  thee  O  may  I  freely  count   402 
there  thou  choosest  641 

these  our  God  hath  643 

this  I'm  longing  641 

this  let  men  revile  my         718 
thou  art  gracious,  wise       501    i 
thou  within  no  walls  613 

thy  death,  thou  art  347 

us  to  heav'n  thou  didst  145 
we  have  learn'd  to  love  846 
we  through  grace  are  281 

we  unworthy  as  we  are  880 
when  their  feeble  hands  828 
worthless  me,  O  godlike  117 
you  the  healing  current  235 
Forbid,  O  Lord,  each  vain  447 

Forgive  me,  Lord,  for  thy  906 

the  follies  of  our  times  611 
Fountain  of  mercy,  God  of  883 
Free  from  the  noisy,  busy  361 

Friend  of  my  soul,  O  how  334 

of  the  friendless  and      547 
From  all  anxiety  and  dread        819 
all  that  dwell  below  the   758 
busy  scenes  we  now  619 

Greenland's  icy  755 

him  descends  a  beam  of  310 
him  true  heav'nly  life  340 
life  and  grace,  (this  we  263 
my  own  works  at  last  I  450 
sorrow,  toil  and  pain  413 
the  doctrines  I'll  ne'er  5 

the  provisions  of  thy  154 
thee  I  am,  through  thee  156 
their  being  join 'd  in  one  403 
this  very  day  515 

thy  holy  habitation  692 

thy  majestic  throne  678 

vanity  turn  off  my  eyes  488 
various  cares  my  heart     646 
year  to  year,  while  Wo     839 
Gh 
Gentle  is  the  coercion  495 


INDEX. 


817 


No. 

No. 

Gethsemane  can  I  forget 

794 

God  holy  Ghost  to  thee  we 

166 

Give  deep  humility;  the 

592 

God,  holy  Spirit,  now  impart 

1" 

God  the  Father  praise 

1006 

in  Israel  sows  the  seeds 

529 

grace,  that  as  brethren 

726 

in  man's  death  takes  no 

266 

me  a  calm  and  thankful 

691 

is  mighty  to  deliver 

636 

me  grace  in  all 

414 

is  my  salvation 

549 

me  grace  to  walk  with 

440 

is  my  Saviour  and  my 

520 

me  thj  heart,  mj  son  ! 

300 

moves  in  a  mysterious 

517 

me  thy  strength,  0  God 

718 

never  ye*  mistakes  hath 

657 

me  to  read  my  pardon 

590 

of  all  grace,  we  come  to 

592 

these,  and  then  thy 

592 

of  my  life,  on  thee  I  call  547 

to  my  eyes  repenting 

388 

omnipotent  Creator 

893 

to  our  God  immortal 

153 

rais'd  him  up,  when  he 

128 

to  the  Lord  of  Lord's 

153 

reveals  his  presence  ;  let 

558 

to  the  winds  thy  fears 

162 

reveals  his  pres.  whom 

558 

us  an  humble,  active 

842 

ruleth  in  heaven, 

667 

us  ourselves,  and  Christ 

210 

who  art  love,  the  same 

494 

Gladly  our  own  poor  works 

564 

whom  we  serve,  our 

431 

Gloomy  thoughts  must 

549 

with  us  :  God  appears 

63 

Glorious  things  of  thee  are 

640 

God's  holy  word,  which  ne'er 

2 

Giory  and  obedience 

171 

only  Son — stupendous 

380 

in  the  highest  be 

847 

Grace,  and  a  sensation 

438 

to  God,  who  safe  hath 

886 

and  peace  from  God 

686 

to  God  whose  witness 

431 

grace — O  that's  a 

278 

to  our  great  Creator 

46 

how  exceeding  great 

278 

to  the  Father  give 

847 

is  the  only  wish  and 

276 

to  the  Father,  Who  in 

171 

Gracious  Father,  bless  this 

686 

to  the  holy  Ghost 

847 

Lord !  Blessed  is 

660 

to  the  Son  we  bring 

847 

Lord  !  I  wish  alone 

303 

unto  Jesus  be 

132 

Lord !  may  we 

652 

unto  Jesus,  The  man 

171 

Lord !  our  Sheph'd 

679 

Go,  all  ye  wise,  without 

423 

Lord  !  who  by  thy 

418 

forth,  in  spirit,  go 

103 

Lord!   with  one 

699 

my  soul,  go,  every  day 

125 

Redeemer,  Lamb  of 

455 

then  earthly  fame  and 

428 

Redeemer,  thou  hast 

395 

to  dark  Gethsemane 

113 

Redeemer,  who  for 

373 

up  with  shouts  of  praise 

142 

Saviour,  bless  thy 

603 

witness  of  the  suffering 

743 

Saviour,  mov'd  by 

53 

ye  flattering  visions 

503 

Grant,  Lord,  that  with  thy 

410 

God  and  man  indeed 

192 

Lord  to  thy  congrcg. 

659 

be  prais'd  !  they  who 

139 

me  a  deeper  hold  on 

271 

be  prais'd  ;  tho'  in 

481 

me  a  harmless 

598 

hath  laid  up  in  heav'n 

993 

me  an  upright,  simple 

598 

318 


INDEX. 


No. 

Giant  me  but  this  firm  faith  779 

me  but  this  thou  great  852 

me  steadiness  203 

me  that  meek  and  64 

me  the  grace,  while  I  97 

me  the  indubitable  seal  224 

most  gracious  Lamb  of  303 

that  all  of  us  may  471 

that  I  may  henceforth  4G2 

that  we  may  love  thee  487 

that  with  thy  chosen  655 

then,  that  I  may  964 
these  requests,  I  ask  no  590 

thy  comforts  to  my  34 

unto  us  continually  838 

us,  and  all  our  childr'n  864 

us  in  meekness  to  404 

us  resignation  558 

us  to  obey  209 

we,  impelled  by  thy  728 

Great  defects  are  still  revealed  877 

God,  as  seasons  885 

Highpriest,  we  view  81 

is  the  harvest,  truly  737 

is  the  hidden  mystery  25 

Jehovah,  we  adore  1004 

the  feast,  to  which  792 

Grounded  on  thy  Saviour's  659 
H. 

Had  I  an  angel's  heavenly  573 

we  angels'  tongues  167 

we  nought,  nought  935 

Hadst  thou  not  sought  me  376 

Hail,  all  hail,  victorious  Lord  136 

Alpha  and  Omega  hail  267 

Church  of  Christ  651 

First  and  last,  thou  267 

Lamb  once,  slain,  thy  5G0 

the  heav'n  born  prince  41 

thou  wond'rous  infant  38 

to  the  Lord's  Anointed  754 

your  dread  Lord  and  196 

Hallelujah,  praise  be  given  480 


Hallow'd  to  thee  be  every 
Happiness,  delightful  name 
Happy  meditation 

race  of  witnesses 
soul,  thy  days  are 
the  children  who  are 
the  children,  who 
the  man,  whose 
the  souls  to  Jesns 
the  souls  who  contrite 
thrice  happy  hour  of 
Hark  !  his  dying  word  : 

how  he  groans,  while 
my  soul!  it  is  the 
O  my  soul,  what  sing 
the  glad  sound,  the 
the  herald  angels  sing 
the  trump  of  God  is 
Has  he  not  tended  us  and 
Haste  glorious  day,  expected 
my  Beloved,  fetch  my 
thee  on,  from  grace  to 
then,  O  Lord,  to  tkee 
Hath  he  join'd  us  to  the 
Have  we  thro'  dangerous 
you  no  words?  Ah! 
He  as  a  poor  mean  child 
ascended  up  on  high 
blesseth  me  so  sensibly 
bore  the  curse  of  all 
built  the  earth,  he  spread 
calls  us  brethren,  not 
came  to  seek  and  save  the 
comes,  from  thickest 
comes,  the  broken  heart  to 
comes,  the  prisoners  to 
ever  lives,  to  intercede 
every  where  hath  way 
fills  the  sun  with  morning 
freely  laid  his  majesty 
fulfill'd  all  righteousness 
grants  us,  for  our  tears 
guides  my  soul  to  living 


INDEX 


819 


No. 
He  has  dearly  bought  ray  soul  107 
hath  himself  the  keys  131 

hath  with  a  pledge  of  776 

having  triumph'd  over  130 

help'd  his  saints  in  ancient  650 
his  mercy  doth  remember  861 
in  the  days  of  feeble  flesh  149 
is,  and  shall  remain  our  643 
is  as  long  as  life  shall  last  938 
is  mine,  and  I  am  his  392 

is  the  head;  each  member  207 
is  the  rock  ;  how  firm  he  207 
is  the  sun  of  righteousness  207 
is  the  vine;  his  heavenly  207 
keeps  his  own  secure  188 

knows  the  hours  for  joy  158 
laid  his  glory  by  198 

left  his  bright,  his  glorious  27 
left  his  Father's  throne  283 
left  his  radiant  throne  on  349 
loves  and  values  me,  I  him  927 
meekly  all  our  sorrows  22 

ne'er  shall  weep  more  853 

pardon'd  me,  like  135 

prospers  all  his  servant's  713 
rests  now  in  peace  853 

rises,  who  mankind  has  134 
sees  us  willing  slaves  198 

sent  his  son,  with  power  153 
shall  come  down  like  754 

shows  me,  how  from  him  449 
sings  now  above  853 

speaks,  and  listening  to  572 
that  confides  in  his  158 

that  hath  help'd  me  542 

the  Mighty,  he  the  Holy  861 
took  such  in  his  arms  on  953 
turn'd  to  me  in  tenderness  20 
was  offer'd  on  the  tree  246 

wash'd  away  my  ev'ry  20 

who  in  self-righteousness  77") 
who  is  by  Christ  directed  504 
who  Jesus'  mercy  knows      775 


No. 

He  who  nought  but  Christ  504 

who  rules  both  heav'n  and  33 

who  striveth  for  473 

who  unto  his  flesh  and  819 

will  present  our  souls  575 

Head  and  Ruler  of  thy  707 

of  thy  church,  behold  682 

of  thy  congregation  680 

Heal  me,  0  my  soul's  84 

us,  Immanuel,  here  we  272 

Hear  him,  ye  deaf;  his  praise,  572 

I  not  the  golden  harps  978 

my  requests,  0  Lord,  520 

0  Jesus,  my  complaints  252 

0  Lord,  a  parent's  865 
the  joint  petition  464 
ye  sinners,  peace  and  44 

Heav'nly  Father,  to  whose     '  594 

joy  and  holy  777 

Heav'ns  kingdom  none  shall  759 

He'll  never  quench  the  149 

Help  thy  servant  to  maintain  594 

us  thy  pleasure  to  fulfil  187 

Henceforth  myself  to  thee  I  359 

Here  all  our  wants  are  well  790 

am  I,  blushing,  weeping  94 

are  we  richly  fed  676 

by  Jesus'  precious  blood  982 

come  I,  my  Shepherd,  540 

doth  the  Lord  of  life  105 

1  behold  as  in  a  glass  105 
I  forget  my  cares  and  100 
I  would  forever  stay  368 
I  '11  sit  forever  viewing  363 
in  constant,  quick  532 
in  the  body  pent  997 
in  thy  presence  we  7 
is  a  pasture,  rich  and  332 
is  an  ensign  on  a  hill  105 
is  love  divine  portrayed  874 
is  the  place,  where  117 
it  is  good  for  us  to  be  796 
it  is  I  find  my  heaven  363 


820 


INDEX. 


Here  lie*  in  death's  embraces 
manj  faithful  souls  are 
may  we  prove  the  pow'r 
merer'*  boundless  ocean 
more  than  Tabor'i 
my  Sabbath  is  completed 
on  earth,  here  on  earth 
pardon,  life  and  joy 
saith  our  kind,  redeeming  ' 
stands  the  promise  fair 
we  now  most  humbly 
when  thy  messengers 
when  thy  people  seek 
will  I  stay,  and  gaze 
will  I  stay  engaged  in 
Here  's  a  task,  may  parents 
my  claim,  and  here 
Hereto  we  cheerful  say:  Amen 
He  's  full  of  grace  and  truth 
merciful  and  kind 
my  God,  my  flesh  and 
Hidden  from  all  ages  past 

in  Christ,  the 
High  in  the  heav'ns,  eternal 

on  his  everlasting 
Highest  King  and  Priest 
Highly  favour'd  church  thou 

favour'dcong., Founded  ( 
favour'd  cong.,  Lov'd 
Highpriest  of  thy  church 
on  thee  I  call 
Him  T  shall  see,  whose 

in  all  my  works  I  seek 
in  his  glorious  realms 
to  know  is  life  and  peace  I 
His  arm  supports  the  sky 

blest  people  still  on  earth 
blood  thy  cause  will  plead 
blood  which  did  for  you 
body  is  (lead 

boundless  years  can  ne'er 
church  is  still  his  joy  and 
eye  the  world  at  once 


No. 

No. 

120 

His  goodness  and  his  mercies 

375 

713 

grace  subdues  the  pow'r 

572 

G13 

holy  name  for  ever  be 

135 

237 

holy  Spirit  we  receive 

276 

796 

looks  of  grace  insure 

398 

122 

love  in  times  past  me 

543 

935 

love  is  mighty  to  compel 

229 

380 

love  what  angel's  thought 

349 

785 

loving  heart  we  open  see 

819 

588 

mercy  claims  our  highest 

681 

770 

mercy  every  sinner  claims 

837 

637 

meritorious  industry 

843 

637 

name,  his  nature  soar 

43 

105 

presence  fills  each  heart 

984 

117 

presence  sweetens  all  our 

650 

805 

purposes  will  ripen  fast 

517 

77 

redeem'd  his  praise  show 

132 

733 

resurrection's  pow'rdivinc 

128 

243 

sovereign  power,  without 

756 

265 

Spirit  cheers  my  spirit 

519 

351 

Spirit  is  the  sovereign 

519 

116 

Spirit  purifies  the  heart 

264 

289 

sufferings  have  delivered 

957 

154 

thorns  and  nails  pierce 

100 

713 

words  with  due  attention 

425 

203 

wounds  are  open 

284 

654 

Hither  each  afflicted  soul 

77-") 

655 

from  earth's  remotest 

988 

659 

sinners,  all  repair 

116 

670 

Ho!  every  one,  that  thirsts, 

231 

204 

ye  needy,  come,  and 

227 

981 

Holy  awe  pervades  my  heart 

139 

320 

holy,  holy,  sings  the 

932 

991 

inviolate  thy  fear 

13 

320 

Lamb  and  Prince  of 

419 

43 

Lord  !   By  thy  body 

119 

961 

Lord !   Boly  and 

1 

in;; 

Spirit,  we  adore  thee 

168 

188 

Trinity 

167 

868 

Honor  to  the  Almighty 

170 

160 

Hosauna  our  glad  voices 

846 

188 

to  the  royal  Son 

48 

713 

to  the  Son 

201 

INDEX. 


325 


No. 

Hosanna  to  their  heavenly  King  637 
How  amiable  !  641 

are  thy  servants  blest,  0  746 
bitter  the  cup,  none  can  543 
blest  am  I,  most  gracious  334 
blest  when  we  can  say  976 
bright  appears  the  morn'g  310 
bright  these  glorious  spir.  984 
can  a  sinner  here  below  472 
can  I  view  the  slaughter'd  3G6 
condescending 'tis,  that  533 
could  I  bear  to  be  partak.  490 
couldst  thou  love  such  379 
doth  the  old  corruption  444 
eager  are  my  thoughts  448 
glad  am  I,  that  I  have  947 
great  and  wondrous  was  127 
great  at  last  my  joy  will  433 
great  our  joy  will  be  998 

great  the  bliss,  to  be  a  332 
greatly  doth  my  soul  rej.  972 
greatly  he  forgiveness  461 
happy  feels  a  contrite  135 
happy  we,  when  guilt  526 
heart-affecting  Christ  to  845 
highly  blest,  how  happy  331 
highly  favor' d  had  I  been  91 
is  Jesus'  sacred  soul  opp.  78 
is  my  soul  delighted  353 

lost  was  my  condition  286 
much  better  thou'rt  att.  914 
much  we're  lov'd  by  God  387 
needful  strictly  to  enquire  459 
I  .nt  is  love's  harm'y  411 

pleasant  is  our  lot,  howg.  333 
precious  are  thy  tho'ts  339 
precious  is  the  book  diy.  10 
sad  our  state  by  nature  is  18 
shall  a  young  man  cloanse  856 
shall  an  infant  pilgrim  829 
shall  I  follow  him  I  serve  420 
Bball  I  meet  my  Saviour  26 
6hould  1  live  in  constant  946 


No. 

How  soon,  when  Satan  tempts  4  19 

sweet,  how  heavenly  is      412 

sweet  the  name  of  Jesus     5i 

sweet  the  precious  gospel  573 

sweet  thy  dwellings  Lord  615 

sweet  to  leave  the  world    G19 

sweetly  this  our  brother    954 

the  blood,  which  from        777 

vast  is  here  display'd         779 

very  weak  I  am  292 

wretched  they,  who  still      24 

However  weak  and  helpless       371 

Human  reason  is  too  shallow     777 

Humble,  holy,  all  resigned         184 

Humbly  to  keep  the  door  G42 

Hunger  and  thirst  are  felt  no    984 

thirst,  disease  unkn'n  983 

Hungry  and  thirsty  after  thee  317 

and  thirsty,  faint  and  G97 

Hush,  dear  child,  lie  still  and    914 

I. 
I  am  a  little  child  you  see  833 

am  a  poor  sinner  438 

am  assured,  nor  life,  nor  936 
am  the  chief  of  sinners,  yea  376 
and  my  house  will  serve  866 
ask  not  honor,  pomp  or  praise  493 
confess,  0  Lord,  with  deep  410 
confidently  do  believe  190 

deliver'd  thee  when  bound  401 
do  not  praise  my  lab'xing  156 
fall  at  thy  feet  845 

feel  how  much  in  debt  I  am  356 
feel  the  load  of  sin  so  vast  245 
fully  am  assured  3">o 

give  myself  to  thee  anew 
give  thee  thanks  unfeigned       82 
gladly  will  show  forth  thy       4  17 
hear  th'  enraptur'd  song  976 

1,  and  my  transgressions  63 

kuow  that  nought  in  me  437 

know  the  weakness  of  my  466 
look  to  Golgotha  854 


322 


INDEX. 


No. 

I  love  his  people  and  their  ways  840 
love  his  tears  and  sufferings  840 
love  mount  Calvary,  where  his  840 
love  the  Lord  ;  he  lent  an  ear  359 
love  the  Lord  who  died  for  me  840 
love  to  hear  that  he  was  slain  840 
love  to  think  the  time  will  840 
may  not  to  thy  courts  repair  635 
must  the  fair  example  set  866 
thee  adore,  my  gracious  King  293 
now  believe;  in  thee  248 

now  my  soul  and  frail  abode  905 
now  wish  to  be  345 

once  was  wh.  dead  in  s.  And  444 
once  was  wh.  dead  in  s.  Wholly  293 
open  heart  and  soul  to  thee  781 
own,  the  fault  is  mine  397 

plead  thy  rich  promise:  O  give  540 
saw  One  hanging  on  a  tree  284 
see  him  in  the  garden  353 

see  him  lead  a  suff'ring  life  268 
see  him  look  with  pity  down  268 
see  his  countenance  denied  80 
see  his  hands  and  feet  extended  80 
see  my  Saviour  kneeling,  73 

see  my  Saviour  languish  79 

tell  the  hours,  and  days,  and  936 
thank  thee,  gracious  Lord,  35 
thank  thee,  that  in  mercy  thou  302 
thank  thee  with  sincercst  376 
trust  my  guilt  was  done  away  251 
unworthy  sinner  357 

view  the  Lamb  in  his  own  282 
will  a  little  pilgrim  be  841 

will  my  heart  to  thee  resign  841 
will  rejoice  in  God  my  Saviour  50 
will  sing  to  my  Creator  155 

wish,  as  faithful  Christians  do  493 
with  sacred  sorrow  357 

with  the  fallen  human  race  20 
would  go  from  pole  to  pole     137 

If  any  thing  in  us  appears  472 
asked,  hast  thou  already       495 


If  aught  should  tempt  my  soul  538 

babes  so  many  years  ago        828 

but  his  arm  support  us  still  431 

Christ  is  mine,  then  all  is      341 

done  to  obey  thy  laws  892 

early  thou  wilt  take  me  hence  833 

father,  mother,  children,  wife  425 

he  all  my  wants  supplied        523 

he  his  grace  on  us  confer       843 

he  is  mine,  I  need  not  fear    34 1 

he  is  mine,  let  friends  forsake  341 

he  is  mine,  then  tho'  he  frown  341 

he  is  mine,  unharm'd  I  pass  341 

he  shed  his  precious  blood     523 

my  sin's  burd.  would  oppress  334 

on  our  daily  course  our  mind  894 

once  the  plough  in  hand  we  425 

one  member  honoured  be       406 

questioned  by  thee  313 

the  Lord  protect  me  549 

there  's  a  fervor  in  my  soul    318 

thou,  O  Comforter  212 

thou  should'st  quickly  end     764 

thou  thro'  thorny  paths  wilt  334 

thou  wilt  have  me  longer       833 

to  Jesus  for  relief  523 

to  Jesus  they  appeal  336 

to  me  experience  had  not       364 

unto  us  our  friends  are  good  837 

with  willing  resignation  636 

wounded  love  my  bosom  swell  538 

yet  while  pardon  may  be       964 

I  '11  be  like  Magdalen  at  thy  feet  214 

bless  thee,  and  thou  shalt     739 

glory  in  nothing,  but  only    391 

go  with  thee  my  Saviour        79 

make  thy  wond'rous  dying  826 

never  cease  repeating  288 

praise  thee  with  my  heart    557 

spare  all  needless  thinking  534 

speak  the  honors  of  thy  name  61 

trust  my  great  physician's    ">27 

weep,  whene'er  he's  not  to  396 


323 


No.  j 
I'm  lost  in  wonder  and  amaze     74 
often  stubborn,  vain  and     824 
overoomewith  bomb.  sb'me361 
Immanuel,  incarnate  God  30 

our  Brother  now      929 
to  thee  we  sing  35 

Immanuel's  meritorious  tears      67 
Impart  to  us  that  needful  good  839 
Impress  this  truth  upon  my       274 
thy  wounds  upou  my   444 
Imprint  thine  iraa^e  on  my        825 
In  a  moment  stand's  before  us    279 
age  and  feebleness  extreme  941 
all  distress  to  him  I  cry         533 
all  I  think,  or  speak,  or  do     71 
all  our  griefs  he  takes  a  sh.  149 
all  wants,  in  all  distresses     650 
all  we  do,  con^tr'ed  by  love  128 
anguish  thou  complainest        79 
ceaseless  happiness  they  v.   852 
childhood  and  in  youth  882 

conversation  be  sincere  886 
converse  make  me  tractable  598 
darkest  shades,  if  thou  app.  896 
darkness  we  stray'd  209 

darkness  willingly  I  stray'd  388 
death's  dark  valley  tho'  I  887 
duties  and  in  suff'rings  too  72 
each  heart,  Ofix  thy  dwel'g  662 
every  pang,  that  rends  the  141 
every  tempting,  trying  hour  921 
evil  long  I  took  delight  284 

tine  spotless  linen  dress'd  982 
foreign  realms  and  lands  746 
heay'n  and  earth,  who  is  like  689 
him  complete  I  shine  358 

him  I  trust  for  evermore  277 
holy  writ  it  is  avow'd  261 

humble  grateful  lays  586 

Jesus'  love  and  peace  671 

joyful  hymns  of  praise  580 
manifested  love  explain  282 
mercy,  Lord,  remember  me  907 
mercy,  Lord,  this  grace  bes.  728 


No. 

Iu  midst  of  dangers,  fear?,  and  746 
my  body  when  restor'd  945 

my  distress,  I  rais'd  with  f.  556 
my  forlorn  condition,  thou 
my  forlorn  condition,  who  288 
my  Saviour's  intercession  544 
our  short  warfare  here  bel. 
peace  will  1  lie  down  to  sleep  900 
pity  look  upon  my  need  230 
purest  love  their  souls  unite  862 
search  of  empty  joys  below  231 
strains  of  wo  our  songs  shall  121 
temptation  may  we  firmly  800 
that  most  dark  and  doleful  760 
that  most  precious  river  cl.  825 
the  grave  for  me  he  lay  130 
the  hope  of  all  this  joy  961 

the  hour  of  dark  temptation  12 
the  lonely  house  of  mourn'g  414 
the  name  of  Jesus  Christ  71 1 
the  Redeemer,  as  my  Head  262 
thee  I  live,  and  move,  and  1 56 
thee  I  trust  by  faith  354 

thee  O  Christ,  is  all  my  h.  245 
thee  we  trust  for  ever  59(> 

these  our  days  exalt  thy  gr.  733 
thine  imago,  Lord,  thou  14 

this  humble  happy  frame  496 
this  sepulchral  Eden  120 

this  vain  and  wretched  w'ld  805 
this  world  so  full  of  snares  868 
thy  blest  kingdom  we  shall  627 
thy  death  is  all  my  trust  11*5 
thy  family.  O  Jesus  655 

thy  garden  here  below  511 

thy  grace  my  children  keep  805 
thy  love  and  knowledge         514 
thy  most  precious  blood 
thy  righteousness  array'd        66 
thy  wounds.  O  Jesus  357 

us,  and  round  about  us  sh'e  630 
want  my  plentiful  supply  323 
weakness,  pow'r  divine  he  501 
wisdom  infinite  thou  art         151 


824 


INDEX. 


Incarnate  God, 


No. 
exert  thy  pow'r  27 


Incline  iliino  car  in  favour         70G 

Infinite  source,  whence  all  did     29 

Inflam'd  with  zeal,  'twos  thy      72 

Into  the  bosom  of  our  Friend    618 

Is  crucified  for  mo  and  you        10G 

I  my  strong  salvation        519 

good  in  contemplation  495 

there  a  thing  beneath  the      297 

there  a  thing  that  moves       8;>7 

this  our  high  calling,  barm.  415 

Israel's  seed  from  slavery  freed  770 


Jt  also  shows  God's  boundless         2 

caus'd  thee  pain,  0  Son  of     293 

gathers  God's  elected  flock         2 

is  not  nature's  sleep  691 

keeps  believers  in  the  faith         2 

lead.-  straight  thro'  this  w'ld  829 

makes  the  wounded  spirit         59 

\s  a  ransom'd  world         G91 

I  .   t  lly  cheers  our  drooping     10 

tellfi  of  joys  to  come  G91 

J. 

Jehovah  founded  it  in  blood       041 

in  thy  person  show       282 

is  thy  name  199 

Jerusalem,  my  happy  homo,  My  971 

my  h.  home,  Name  971 

the  church  above      070 

Jesus,  above  all  else  1  '11  love    273 

all  our  souls  inspire        403 

and  didst  thou  bleed  for  102 

pud  shall  it  ever  be  4.°>0 

an  water  well  applied      768 

at  my  dissolution  6  1 

at  thy  blest  appearing    974 

by  thy  Holy  Spirit  487 

Christ,  thou  leading  star  424 

Co. nth  to  fulfil  S01 

cur'd  niy  BOul'fl  infection  291 

for  thy  faithful  hading  877 

God  of  our  salvation        704 

giant  me  to  inherit  4  I  1 

great  High  priest  of  our  707 


No. 
Jesus,  hear  my  fervent  cry        803 
hear  my  supplication         28 
hear  our  fervent  pray'r  006 
hear  our  pray'r  913 

hear  our  supplication  G72 
how  great  was  thy  desire  771 
1  humbly  thee  implore  499 
1  love  thy  charming  name  01 
1  my  cross  have  taken  428 
in  thee  may  we  abide  837 
is  become  at  length  61G 

is  my  joy  812 

is  in)'  light  most  fair  390 
is  the  loveliest  name  33 

is  worthy  to  receive        670 


knit  all  our  souls  to  thee  700 
lOj  to  thee  we  bow  508 

Lord,  most  great  and  418 
Lord  of  life  and  glory  780 
Lord  of  the  creation  777 
lover  of  my  soul  553 

makes  my  heart  rejoice  808 
my  all  in  all  thou  art  323 
my  all,  my  highest  good  550 
myall,  toheav'n  is  gone  140 
my  highest  treasure  889 
my  King,  thy  kind  and  331 
my  Lord,  my  God  199 

my  only  God  and  Lord  550 
my  Saviour,  full  of  grace  317 
My  Shepherd,  Sav'r,  Fr'd  59 

0  may  we  thee  obey  CS3 
our  glorious  Head  and  2  i  8 
our  guardian,  guide  and 
our  high  priest  and  our  1  18 
Redeemer  of  mankind  379 
seek  thywand'rii 

shall  reign,  where'er  il. 

1  »uroe  ol  gladn  519 
source  of  my  salvation  85 
that  condescending  King  831 

th'  almighty  Son  of  God    23 

the  children's  dearest     838 

tho  Church's  Lord  and    470 


INDEX. 


823 


No. 

Jesus,  tbe  hindrance  show  248 

the  Lord,  our  Shepherd  837 
the  name  that  charms  572 
the  rock,  on  wjrieh  I  build  59 
the  whole  creation's  Head  5G0 
thee  alone  I  call  394 

thee  I  view  in  spirit  84 

their  work  delighted  sees  713 
thou  art  my  heart's  deiig't  309 
thou  art  my  King,  Praises  204 
thou  art  my  King,  Tome  196 
thou  fain  would'st  have  485 
thou  hast  reveal'd  3C5 

thou  source  of  calm  202 
thou  source  of  life,  impart  803 
thy  dying  love  354 

thy  feast  we  celebrate  773 
thy  interceding  blood  878 
thy  light  again  I  view  299 
thy  love  exceeds  by  for  378 
thy  word  is  my  delight  8 
thyself  to  us  reveal  485 

to  thee  I  bow  358 

to  thee  our  souls  we  842 
to  thy  garden  lead  us  81 
we  lift  oursouls  to  thee  764 
we  look  up  to  thee  408 

when  in  mnjesty  34 

when  thy  blessings  438 

where'er  thy  people  meet  613 
who  ait  the  Tree  204 

who  died,  is  now  147 

who  died  the  world  to  save  133 
who  for  me  hast  died 
Who  is  always  near  137 

who  •  angels      929 

who  to  s  ve  hast  pow'r    812 
with  tl  co  203 

Be  hands  once  piere'd  837 
will  I  never  1- are  392 

wipes  away  their  tears    33G 
yieldeth  up  his  spirit       974 
.  lelectation 

Jesus'  body  or.ee  interred  974 


Jesus'  bride,  his  congregation    773 

death  thy  strength  abi 

life  of  grief  and  sorrows  974 

Jove  unbounded  439 

mercies  never  fail  9itf 

name,  Source  of  life  ftri 

Eulferings  were  for  me     979 

John's  portion  so  blest  313 

Join  earth  and  heav'n  to  bless  358 

his  church  in  this  conf'n   6-5*3 

to  render  thanks  &  praises  861 

Join'd  in  one  spirit  to  our  h'd    923 

Joy  divine,  and  heav'nly  peace,   694 

for  thy  torments  we  receive    93 

Joyful  all  ye  nations  rise  41 

Judge  me  now,  my  God  and       966 

not  the  Lord  by  feeble    517 

Justice  and  truth  maintain  196 

K. 
Keep  thou  me,  a  feeble  child     419 
Kings  shall  fall  down  before 
Knowing,  as  I  am  known  997 

Known  to  thee,  whose  eyes  are  252 

L. 
Lamb  of  God  beloved  357 

of  God  display  the  virtue  441 
of  God  I  look  to  thee 
of  God  my  Saviour  118 

of  God  once  wounded       171 
of  God  thou  sbalt  rem.      73 
of  God  thus  dearest         115 
of  God  thy  precious         3C0 
of  God  who  thee  receive  270 
once  slain  for  sinners       97-3 
once  slain,  my  Redeemer  1 1'J 
Lead  me  not,  for  iiesL  i- 
us  to  that  we  may  I 
Lead'.r  of  faithful 
Leave  to  his  sovereign  2\>\iy      162 
Let  all  with  love  and  filial  feat  187 
all  }rour  lamps  be  bright      716 
Chiibt  assure  me  he 
every  creature  rice  and        753 
every  tribe  and  every  tongue200 


82G 


INDEX. 


No. 

Let  fall  tby  rod  of  terror  750 

God  the  Father  and  the  1001 
hearts  and  tongues  unite  882 
him  that  is  thirsty,  enconr.  540 
human  arts  make  others  6 

me  above  all  fulfil  832 

mo  by  faith  behold  thy  face  393 
me  dwell  on  Golgotha  107 

me  in  all  things  conqueror  477 
me  my  weary  iniud  recline  646 
me  neither  faint  nor  fear  594 
me  perceive  thy  friendly  889 
mercy  pardon  all  our  crimes  1 87 
my  life  and  conversation  893 
neither  honors,  pomp,  nor  507 
no  false  comfort  lift  us  up  211 
not  conscience  make  you  227 
not  temptation  us  befall  187 
not  the  foe  of  Christ  and  629 
not  the  world's  deceitful  629 
not  your  heart  be  faint  691 
nothing  in  our  minds  have  835 
our  mutual  love  be  fervent  684 
the  false  raptures  of  the  4 
the  minds  of  all  our  youth  618 
the  sweet  hope  that  thou  591 
the  sweet  work  of  prayer  837 
the  whole  earth  his  pow'r  569 
the  world  despise  and  leave  428 
these,  O  God,  my  soul  13 

thy  cross  my  will  control  602 
thy  pow'r  divine,  we  pray  812 
thy  presence  go  with  me  732 
us  call  to  mind  with  joy  982 
us  for  each  other  care  408 

us  from  all  our  sins  be  786 
us  raise  our  minds  above  945 
us  stand  ready,  let  each  858 
us  things  excellent  discern  8J2 
us  upon  his  word  631 

us  walk  the  narrow  way  967 
us  watch  and  pray  and         4. SI 

Life  deriving  from  thy  Heath  270 
thou  diedst  for  me  203 


No. 

Lift  up  thy  heart  to  him  on       521 

up  thy  pierced  hands  most  664 

your  hearts  and  voices  high    33 

Light  in  thy  light,  O  may  we     614 

Like  her,  with  hopes  and  fears  272 

Mary  at  her  Saviour's        859 

mighty,  rushing  wind         217 

the  king  of  Salem  787 

Living  faith,  with  clearest  vis.  259 

Lo!  glad  I  come,  and  thou         140 

he  cometh,  countless  962 

he  lays  his  glory  by  41 

on  a  narrow  neck  of  land  241 

the incar.  God  asc,  Pleads  874 

theiucar.  God,  &c.,Vent're  227 

these  are  they  from  suff.     984 

this  is  the  race  422 

we  fall  down  with  filial       871 

Long  ere  the  lofty  skies  were    160 

I  strove  my  God  to  love    246 

my  imprisonVl  spirit  lay    283 

Look  down  in  pity  and  forgive  830 

up,  my  soul,  to  him  798 

on  me;  see  each  painful  443 

unto  him,  ye  nations         672 

up  and  see  ;  by  faith         111 

up  my  soul  to  Christ         621 

Lord,  arm  me  with  thy  spirit's  299 

at  my  dissolution  82 

at  thy  feet  amaz'd  we        738 

by  thy  flesh  the  soul  is     768 

by  the  power  of  thy  death  795 

by  thy  Spirit  us  prepare  733 

Christ  reveal  thy  holy       612 

come  dwell  within  us        658 

conform  us  to  thy  death     66 

dismiss  us  with  thy  bless.  634 

do  not  in  displeasure  hide  520 

dost  thou  suffer  thus  for    74 

each  evil  temper  cure        486 

for  thy  coming  us  prep.    969 

forgive  me,  day  by  day     291 

God  Almighty,  ceaselegB  152 

God  the  Holy  Ghost  217 


INDEX. 


327 


No. 
Lord,  God  thy  praise  we  sing  654 
grant  me  thy  protection  82 
grant  me  thy  salvation  79 
grant  thy  benediction  873 
grant  thy  servants  grace  723 
grant  us  a  forgiving  mind  404 
grant  us  though  deeply  726 
had  I  of  thy  love  385 

have  mercy  on  each  land  719 
how  divine  thy  comforts  785 
I  am  vile,  conceiv'd  in  21 
I  approach  thy  mercy  239 
I  believe,  thou  hast  prep.  1 1 2 
I  cannot,  must  not  rest  502 
I  despair  myself  to  heal  450 
I  feel  a  carnal  mind  502 

I  have  pass'd  another  day  830 
I  look  back,  to  see  285 

1  look  for  grace  to  thee  486 
I  my  vows  to  thee  renew  886 
Jesus,  I  pray  313 

I  will  not  let  thee  go  589 
if  thou  didst  the  wish  866 
if  thou  thy  grace  impart  500 
in  every  sore  oppression  86 
in  the  day  thou  art  about  156 
in  the  morning  when  I  898 
in  thy  name  we  meet  676 
it  is  my  chief  complaint  401 
Jesus  be  near  615 

Jesus  bless  thy  witnesses  607 
Jesus  by  thy  death  674 

Jesus  Christ,  afford  me  627 
Jesus  Christ,  all  praise  277 
Jesus  Christ,  I  humbly  946 
Jesus  Christ  if  thou  wert  257 
Jesus  Christ  my  life  and  897 
Jesus  Christ  my  sov'reign  239 
Jesus  Christ  O  may  I  499 
Jesus  Christ  thy  body's  699 
Jesus  Christ  who  is  like  898 
Jebus  for  our  call  of  grace  696 
Jesus  fountain  of  my  life  947 
Jesus  from  thy  pierced     760 


No. 
Lord  Jesus  in  that  very  night  411 
Jesus  let  us  be  thine  own  667 
Jesus  may  I  constantly  897 
Jesus  may  the  blood  800 
Jesus  'midst  thy  flock  879 
Jesus  my  most  faithful  454 
Jesus  thine  we  wish  to  170 
Jesus  thou  my  Sheph'rd  309 
Jesus 'tis  with  us  thy  423 
Jesus  to  our  hearts  reveal  702 
Jesus  unto  me  impart  823 
Jesus  we  bless  thee,  that  848 
Jesus  we  would  fain  exp.  880 
Jesus  when  I  trace  56 

Jesus  when  we  trace  6@6 
Jesus  who  before  thy  7<o 
Jesus  who  for  me  35  I 

Jesus  who  hast  called  us  720 
Jesus  who  is  like  to  thee  91 
Jesus  with  thy  presence  604 
lead  us  in  thy  holy  ways  612 
let  thy  blest  angelic  bands  949 
look  on  me,  amidst  all  my  825 
may  I  live  to  thee  by  938 
may  not  one  among  us  668 
my  body,  soul  and  spirit  893 
my  times  are  in  thy  hand  937 
of  life,  now  sweetly  122 

of  the  harvest,  laborers  734 
of  the  Sabbath,  hear  us  627 
of  the  worlds  above  642 

of  thy  wondrous  love  779 
our  God  !  may  thy  preci's  1 
our  Highpriest  and  Sav.  601 
our  matchless  Friend  &  168 
over  All,  sent  to  fulfil  202 
plant  us  all  into  thy  death  764 
receive  the  thanks  and  679 
6hould  my  path  through  420 
speed  the  vessel  in  its  922 
take  my  heart  just  as  it  302 
take  my  sinful  worthless  304 
teach  us  how  to  pray  692 
the  gifts  thou  dost  bestow  916 


ifc8 


INDEX. 


No.j 
Lord  thou  hast  chosen  us,  that  510 1 
thy  body  ne'er  forsake      652 
thy  body's  Saviour  439 

thy  Church's  Rock  710 

thy  deep  humiliation  85 

to  thy  people  aid  disp.  752 
uphold  me  day  by  day  594 
we  accept  with  thankful  237 
we  are  thine,  since  thou  271 
we  expect  to  suffer  here  650 
we  fain  would  trust  thee  81 
what  amazing  love  and  813 
what  is  man !  a  clod  of 
while  my  faith  to  thee 
whither  can  I  sinner 
with  thy  glorious  pres. 
Love  and  grief  my  heart  div. 
by  whom  I  was  ordained 
caused  thy  incarnation 
he  most  strongly  did 
is  the  golden  chain  that  412 
my  advocate  in  heaven  14 
my  life  and  my  salvation 
so  strikingly  displayed 
thou  me  wilt  raise  to 
thy  yoke  I  gladly  carry 


946 
273 
940 
688 
363 
14 
26 
820 


14 


who  hast  for  me  end.  Death  87 

who  hast  &c,  Keenest        34 

Lover  of  little  children,  thee     836 

Loving  Jesus,  holy  Lamb  832 

Low  at  thy  feet,  0  may  I  bow  833 

M. 

Make  me  abosom  friend  of  thine  304 

me  clean;  my  whole  nat.  443 

me  to  walk  in  thy  com'nds  488 

my  calling  and  election    942 

my  heart  a  garden  fair     611 

us  all  one  heart  and  mind  408 

Maker  of  all  things,  Lord  our     47 

Man  of  sorrows,  and  acquainted    66 

May  every  drop  of  blood  77'.' 

happy  Mary's  better  part  868 

bis  presence  constantly      600 

1  be  faithful  to  thy  call     296 


No. 
May  I  be  serious,  childlike  too  598 
I  feel  beneath  my  wrongs  291 
I  grow  in  spirit  dailypoorer  978 
I  hate  a  lying  tongue  486 
I  no  more  resist  thy  love  274 
I  still  enjoy  this  feeling  363 
it  in  our  walk  be  seen  471 
it  to  the  world  appear  403 
Jesus  Christ,  the  spotless  70 
Jesus'  grace  and  blessing  890 
spirit,  soul  and  body  be  470 
that  dear  hand  uphold  me  887 
the  grace  of  Christ  ourSav.  172 
the  stream  from  thee,  the  804 
the  tears  and  sweat  of  978 
this  deaden  nature's  inch  978 
this  each  day  be  my  empl.  356 
this  ever  blessed  hope  986 
thy  blest  Spirit  to  my  heart  31 7 
to  Jesus,  while  we'reliving  806 
we  a  grateful  sense  retain  98 
we  all  be  ever  so  disposed  476 
we  all  then  stand  before  44 
we  always  have  in  view  982 
we  enjoy  thy  saving  grace  915 
we  faithful  in  our  service  711) 
we  show  forth  continually  653 
we  so  captivated  be  815 

we  this  testament  fulfil  411 
we,  tho' gifts  be  manifold  404 
we  thy  mind  still  better  838 
we  to  thee  in  all  our  wants  315 
we  to  thee,  our  Shepherd  708 
May'st  thou  live  to  know  and  914 
Me  for  thy  coming,  Lord.  prep. 

heavy  laden  sinner  hear       2.°.9 

nor  the  saints  on  earth  can  2  15 

thy  all- seeing  eyo  -'^  2 

with  thy  gladdening  oil  an't  296 

Meanwhile  God  the  holy  Spirit  872 

his  promises  we  trust  5G5 

1  '11  love  and  thank  117 

may  I  in  spirit  view  950 

our  lot  is  fall'u  in     33'J 


INDEX. 


32'J 


No. 

Meek  and  lowly  see  your  Sav.     44 

patient  Lamb  of  God        506 

they  are  to  all  mankind   403 

Meekness  and  true  humility      857 

humility  and  love         72 

Meet  and  right  it  is  to  sing        555 

Mention  to  him  every  want       535 

Mercies  multiplied  each  hour    63G 

Mere  mercy  't  is,  that  thou  hast  297 

Met  around  the  sacred  tomb      116 

Methinks  I  hear  them  joyful      852 

Midst  danger's  blackest  frown  559 

stormy  d:iys  and  nights    530 

the  trials  we  experience  872 

Might  all  his  loving  heart  but    225 

I  in  thy  sight  appear      247 

thy  dying  love,  dear  suff.  114 

we  all,  Young  and  old     660 

with  an  iron  pen  355 

Mighty  God,  we  humbly  pray    471 

Mine  is  an  unchanging  love       401 

Mistaken  souls,  that  dream  of  264 

Moments  of  ecstatic  pleasure    328 

Monarch  of  all,  with  humble     152 

'Mong  pastures  green,  he'll       984 

More  hard  to  bear  the  look  unk.  407 

of  thy  presence,  Lord,  imp.  590 

priz'd  than  gold,  than  gold    13 

than  shepherd's  faithful.  809 

Mortals  with  joy  behold  his       193 

Most  awful  sight!  my  heart        76 

gracious  Comforter,  we     223 

gracious  God  and  Lord      354 

hard,  when  brethren  in     407 

holy  and  almighty  Lord         3 

holy  blessed  Trinity  166 

holy  Lord  and  God — Bless  126 

holy  Lord  and  God—  Grant  1 26 

holy  Lord,  mankind's         854 

merciful  Saviour,  who        169 

Mould  me  as  clay,  and  fish  ion  242 

Mount  Zion,  where  the  Lamb    970 

Mourn  whene'er  thou  hastforg.  535 

Mourning  souls,  dry  up  your     238 


No. 
Much  forgiven,  may  I  learn  291 
of  my  dubious  life  is  gone  87ft 
My  All  in  all,  my  faithful  friend  343 
My  blessed  Saviour,  is  thy  love  378 
body 's  weak,  my  heart  unc.  926 
case  to  thee  is  fully  known  458 
conscience  felt,  and  own'd  284 
dear  Redeemer  and  my  Lord  69 
debt  to  thee,  God,  who  art  97 
dying  Saviour  and  my  God  92 
faith  shall  triumph  o'er  the  9t>i 
faith  victorious  now  doth  972 
faith  would  lay  the  hand  285 
faithless  heart,  O  gracious  455 
Father's  house  on  high  997 
favourite  theme  is  Jesus  353 
flesh  meanwhile  doth  rest  946 
God,  a  man,  a  man  indeed  64 
God,  and  can  a  needy  child  940 
God  the  spring  of  all  my  896 
griefs  and  cares  to  thee 
guilt  is  cancelled  quite,  I 
happy  lot  is,  here 
heart  in  thee,  and  in  thy 
heart  no  condemnation  fears  20 
heart  shall  triumph  in  my  624 
heart  with  fervour 
heart  with  love  is  glowing 
heart's  fixed  on  Jesus, 
Jesus  is  always  desirous 
King,  thy  noble  statutes 
life  I  now  to  God  resign 
life-supplying  element 
lips  shall  be  employ'd  to  bl.  841 
Lord  and  God,  Who  hast  for  977 
Lord,  how  great  the  favour  288 
lot  of  grace  will  be  always  981 
loving  friends,  farewell,  927 
mind  enlighten  with  thy  289 
only  joy  and  comfort  here  314 
portion  is  the  Lord  265 

pray'r  is  :  Jesus,  let  me  h.  453 
pray'r  sincere,  while  abs't  393 
Redeemer  knoweth  me         68fj 


400 
943 
437 


641 
79 
391 
391 
423 
946 
91 


330 


INDEX. 


No. 

My  Redeemer  overwhelm'd  78 

salvation,  welcome  be  34 

Saviour  by  his  saving  grace  989 

Saviour  sinners  doth  rec.     225 

Saviour,  that  I  without  thee  498 

Saviour  was  betrayed  79 

Saviour's  death  and  passion  94 

Saviour's  pierced  side  798 

Shepherd  is  the  Lamb  810 

sin  I  feel,  my  guilt  I  know    21 

sins,  as  num'rous  asthe  s'ds  97 

song  shall  bless  the  Lord  of  191 

soul,  ask  what  thou  wilt      6$8 

soul,  awake  and  render       888 

soul  before  thee  bow'd         335 

soul  before  thee  prostrate    437 

60ul  believe  and  pray  588 

soul  don't  delay  422 

soul  has  gone  too  far  astray  488 

soul  obey  the  gracious  call    18 

soul  prepare  to  meet  779 

soul,  then,  with  assurance  157 

soul's  welfare  he  advances  155 

spirit  now,  with  solemn,        73 

table  he  doth  spread  810 

willing  soul  would  stay         G20 

yoke,  saith  Christ,  upon      427 

N. 

Naked  I  came  into  this  world    156 

Name  for  ever  sacred  G2 

Nature's  reluctance  overrule      293 

Nay  more;   the  poor  returns  I  400 

Near  Jesus'  cross  1  tarry  353 

Nearer  and  nearer  draw  us  st.  605 

Never  may  I  depart  from  thee     16 

New  every  morning  is  the  love  894 

New  mercies  each  returning      894 

No  condemnation  now  I  dread  283 

drop  of  blood  thou  deem'st    90 

farther  go  to  night,  but  stay  9 1 1 

fearless  1  '11  in  deed  &  word  718 

flaming  sword  dotti  guard     105 

I  must  my  praises  bring        58 

longer  burns  our  love  212 


No. 

No  man  can  truly  say  215 

man  of  greater  love  can       378 

more  with  trembling  hands  525 

mortal  doth  know  422 

my  soul  he  cannot  leave       945 

sinful  man's  endeavor  26 

voice  but  thine  can  give       420 

words  can  ever  fully  tell       819 

None  can  be  so  overwhelm'd      550 

from  God  so  distant  are    496 

God  the  Father's  favor      499 

in  his  own  wisdom  trusts  403 

is  so  holy,  pure  and  just  280 

Nor  hath  the  King  of  grace       993 

is  there  any  other  way        280 

joy  nor  grief,  nor  time  nor  923 

let  thy  word,  so  kindly  sent  629 

Not  all  the  angels  of  the  sky     573 

all  the  blood  of  beasts        285 

one  of  Adam's  race  19 

the  labor  of  my  hands        807 

the  powers  of  earth  or  hell  552 

to  the  mount  that  burn'd    625 

Nothing  but  thy  blood  O  Jesus  254 

else  can  ease  our  burd.  254 

in  my  hand  I  bring      807 

you  in  exchange  need  231 

Nought  but  Jesus'  grace,  his     656 

can  disturb  this  heir  of  954 

can  we  do  without  thy  720 

in  this  world  affords      31 

on  earth  can  satisfy       392- 

Now  a  new  scene  of  time  beg.   876 

all  tears  are  wip'd  away    (.«t;i 

begin  the  heavenly  theme  238 

behold  trim  weeping,  bl'g    78 

Now  doth  our  Lord,  the  Son      182 

haste  my  sou1<  with  awe    117 

I  have  found  the  ground   206 

I  '11  lie  down,  and  safely    903 

is  come  our  time  sabbatic  778 

i-  his  sympathising  heart  225 

let  all  say  :    Amwi!  975 

let  us  join  our  hearts  and  929 


a 


INDEX. 


3:31 


No. 

Now  let  us  praise  the  Lord        562 

Lord,  who  in  this  vale  of  999 

may  the  very  God  of  peace  607 

met  to  pray,  and  bless  thy  627 

ready  stand  968 

rest  in  peace  958 

send  the  promis'd  unction  639 

sing,  thou  happy  church    180 

that  my  journey  's  just       827 

the  conflict  is  decided        475 

the  song  of  all  the  saved  962 

the  Triune  God  confess,  1008 

then  before  his  face  app.   556 

then  my  Way,  my  Truth    546 

then  the  sequel  is  well       546 

through  another  year         882 

through  thy  wounds,  my   293 

to  Bethlc'm  we're  invited    44 

to  the  earth  let  these  rem.  957 

to  the  Lamb  upon  the  thr.  689 

while  I  speak,  be  pleased  830 

will  I,  like  Mary  118 

with  angels  round  the  thr.  174 

with  joyful  songs  appear   579 

with  tears  of  love  &  joy    116 

with  triumphal  palms 

O. 

0  at  last  I've  found  my  Sav. 

baptize  me  with  thy  fire 

behold  your  Saviour  wound.     88 

blest  condition,  h;ippy  living  505 

blest  Redeemer,  in  thy  side   766 

change  my  vile  and  stubb'n  826 

church  of  God  lift  up  thy      797 

church  of  Jesus,  now  draw    790 

church  rejoice,  tho'  trembl. 

church,  thy  strength  abide 

cleanse  me  in  a  Savior's  bl'd 

Comf,  G'd  H.  G.— Thou  h. 

Comf ,  G'd  H.  Gh.,  Thou  sc.  165 

could  we  be  resign'd  and  q.   158 

could  we  but  love  that  Sav.    399 

days  of  solid  happiness  333 

Dayspring  from  on  high  204 


984 

294 
440 


795 
693 
448 
221 


No. 
0  dearest  Lord,  take  thou  my   318 
death,  where  is  thy  sting?     951 
delightful  theme,  past  all        73 
eternal  Word  192 

exalt  and  praise  the  Lord  982 
Father  of  mercy,  be  ever  ad.  1  69 
Father  of  thy  people,  we  imp.  602 
Father,  Son,  &  Holy  Ghost  759 
Father  us  with  pleasure  own  598 
for  a  closer  walk  with  God  446 
for  a  heart  to  praise  my  God  479 
for  a  thousand  tongues  to  s.  572 
for  grace  our  hearts  to  soften  377 
for  thy  name's  sake,  let  me  239 
forgive  each  deviation  661 

fOrm  us  all,  while  we  rem'n  999 
fountain  eternal,  of  life  and  540 
from  my  heart,  God  H.  Gh.  461 
give  me  Jesus,  give  me  still  497 
give  us  that  good  part  676 

glorified  head  783 

glorious  hour,  it  comes  with  929 
glorious  Master  of  thy  house  721 
God,  at  thy  command  we  rise  582 
God  create  my  heart  anew  21 
God  how  dreadful  was  thy  181 
God  my  eyes  with  pleasure  4 
God  mine  inmost  soul  conv.  241 
God,  my  gracious  God,  to  895 
God  of  all  compassion  255 

God  of  Bethel,  hear  our  pr'r  922 
God  of  grace  and  love  693 

God  of  heav'n  and  earth,  611 
God  of  Israel,  view  their  race  749 
God  of  mercy,  grace  and  love  293 
God  of  our  salvation  873 

God  thou  bottomless  abyss  150 
God  whose  love,  (imm'se  in  297 
gracious  God,  bestow  662 

gracious  Lord,  thy  name  be  881 
grant  me,  thro'  thy  precious  496 
grant  me,  to  desire  the  pain  628 
grant  thy  servant,  thro'  thy  727 
grant  us  new  displays  676 


332 


INDEX. 


No. 
0  ground  us  deeper  still  in  th.  372 
happy  days,  days  niark'd  339 
happy  lot,  To  dwell  with  Ch.  977 
happy  lot,  To  live  in  blessed  977 
happy  servant  he  716 

happy  they,  who  know  650 

head  so  full  of  bruises  82 

hearken  to  the  healing  voice  625 
holy  Ghost,  eternal  God  211 

holy  Ghost,  kind  Comforter  208 
holy  Ghost,  with  power  7G3 

holy  Spirit,  Christ's  blood  b't  C02 
how  beyond  expression  great  182 
how  blessed  are  the  morn'ts  597 
how  blessed  is  the  station  649 
how  enraptur'd  is  my  heart  370 
how  excellent  and  fair  986 

how  great.  Are  the  blessings  347 
how  great,  how  rich,  how  253 
how  I  long  to  go  and  see  927 
how  I  long  with  Christ  to  be  950 
how  I  love  thy  holy  word  9 

how  kindly  has  he  led  us  661 
how  shall  I  thy  goodness  tell  235 
how  shall  words  with  equal  159 
how  should  those  be  clean  717 
how  wond'rous  is  his  love  460 
if  the  Lamb  had  not  been  338 
if  this  night  should  prove  my  907 
Jerusalem  from  God  978 

1  'in  lost  in  deepest  wonder  294 
Jesus  Christ,  enthron'd  on  165 
Jesus  Christ,  most  holy  669 

Jesus  Christ,  my  Lord  and  289 
Jesus  could  I  always  keep  452 
Jesus,  everlasting  God  322 

Jesus  for  thy  matchless  love  318 
Jesus  'fore  whose  radiation  27;} 
Jesus,  God  of  my  salvation  505 
Jcsu^,  Jesus,  my  good  Lord  113 
Jesus,  Lord  of  heaven  and  814 
JeSOS,  may  our  wholi 
Je.'-us  shorten  the  delay 
Jesus  show  thy  great  comp.    27-'< 


0  Jesus  were  we  thro*  thy  gr. 
Jesus  wipe  away  my  tears 
joy,  all  joys  exceeding 
keep  me  contrite,  low  and  p. 
keep  our  souls  and  senses 
keep  thy  banquet,  Lord,  with 
King  of  glory,  Christ  the  L. 
Lamb  of  God,  for  sinners 
Lamb  of  God,  the  book  uns. 
let  each  member  of  thy  fold 
let  me  thee  behold  in  faith 
let  me  then  at  length  be 
let  me  think  how  thou  didst 
let  my  house  a  temple  be 
let  my  soul  with  thee  conv. 
let  that  faith  which  thou 
let  thine  unction  on  him  rest 
let  thy  countenance,  most 
let  thy  love  our  h'rts  c.  Jesus 
let  thy  love  our  h'rts  c.  That 
let  thy  pity  thee  constrain 
let  thy  Spirit  stay  with  me 
let  us  always  think  thee  near 
let  us  then  before  his  throne 
let  us  then  repeat  the  theme 
long  expected  day,  begin  ! 
Lord,  accept  my  worthless 
Lord,  afford  a  sinner  light 
Lord,  'fore  thee  abas'd  1  fall 
Lord,  forgive  a  sinful  child 
Lord,  grant  my  request 
Lord,  how  vile  am  I 
Lord,  1  '11  treasure  in  my  soul 
Lord,  let  thy  countenance 
Lord,  lift  up  thy  count'anot 
Lord,  my  spirit  faints 
Lord,  preserve  me  sound  in 
Lord,  the  contrite  sinners  f. 
Lord,  this  Bacred  day  of  thine 
Lord,  thou  great  Highpriest 
Lord,  thy  everlasting  graoe 
Lord,  we  can  rely  on  thee 
Lord,  we'll  bless  thee  all  our 
Lord,  who  number'st  all  our 


No. 

491 
447 
389 
498 
873 
781 
277 
168 
8 
688 
356 
451 
420 
156 
319 
267 
764 
316 
405 
681 
379 
454 
485 
141 
182 
627 
3c3 
242 
462 
826 
976 
249 
378 
673 
663 
612 
650 
497 
626 
599 
266 
526 
928 
864 


INDEX. 


835 


No. 
>  Lord,  with  such  a  heart  as     426 
love,  all  love  excelling  386 

love  divine,  how  strong,  how  771 
love  divine,  what  hast  thou  106 
love,  no  human  tongue  can  181 
love,  thou  bottomless  abyss  266 
love  unbounded,  refuge  sure  524 
lovely  Infant,  thou  art  full  31 
majestic  Being  658 

make  each  family  a  temple  869 
make  us  quite  conform'd  to  404 
may  he  so  sensibly  600 

may  his  love  our  hearts  insp.  325 
may  I  humbly  onward  move  367 
may  I  in  his  love  be  blest  396 
may  I  look  to  Christ  without  331 
may  I  never  from  thee  stray  299 
may  I  never  speak  a  word  826 
may  1  then  of  Christ  this  n.  904 
may  I  with  submissiveness  499 
may  it  be  our  heart's  delight  855 
may  my  soul  on  thee  repose  906 
may  our  friends,  thy  servants  814 
may  our  Lord,  the  God  of  g.'  711 
may  our  souls  and  bodies  be  795 
may  the  beamings  of  thy  g  717 
may  the  sweet,  the  bashful  349 
may  the  witness-spirit  rest  729 
may  thy  church,  thro'  thy  599 
may  thy  flock  still  more  inc.  404 
may  thy  name  still  cheer  my  61 
may  thy  word  in  christ'dom  604 
may  we  ever  feel  thee  near  838 
may  we  ever  walk  with  him  923 
may  we  Saviour,  step  for  st.  315 
might  all  my  wishes  tend  139 
might  I  but  resemble  thee  825 
might  I  live  in  the  enj'ment  90 
might  thy  dying  love  divine  91 
might  we  all,  Lord  God  our  307 
most  Mighty,  O  most  Holy  45 
multiply  thy  sowers'  seed  713 
my  dear  Saviour,  when  thy  68 
my  God,  I  come,  oppressed   440 


No. 
my  Saviour,  Shield  and  Sun  68 
my  soul,  what  means  this  641 
mystery  of  godliness,  wond,  849 
no,  I  shall  in  all  things  prove  624 
rejoice,  Christ's  happy  sheep  346 
Saviour,  grant  that  each  of  633 
Bend  thy  Spirit  down  to  write  488 
sing  again  111 

Son  of  God  and  man,  receive  71 
Spirit  in  the  Godhead's  thr.  702 
Spirit  of  grace  209 

Spirit  of  wisdom,  of  love  and  1 69 
sustain  us  on  the  road  774 

take  my  heart,  and  whats'er  301 
take  us  up  into  thy  arms  836 
teach  us  all  thy  perfect  will  722 
tell  me  no  more  422 

tell  me  often  of  each  wound  402 
that  all  may  seek  and  find  600 
that  I  could  join  their  ador.  978 
that  I  may  faithfully  419 

that  I  may  so  favor'd  be  852 
that  I  might  still  more  enjoy  477 
that  1  never  might  forget  452 
that  I  thus  could  always  feel  100 
that  in  Jesus'  ch.,  his  bride  795 
that  the  Comforter  would  224 
that  the  Lord  would  guide  488 
that  the  Lord's  salvation  750 
that  such  may  be  our  union  410 
that  the  world  might  know  215 
that  to  this  heavenly  Strang.  65 
that  we  all  could  quite  fulfil  820 
that  we  could  forever  sit  325 
that  we  his  steps  to  follow  409 
that  we  with  gladness  of  sp.  685 
the  amazing  demonstration  28 
the  delights,  the  heavenly  195 
the  happy  hours  I  spend  892 
the  love,  wherewith  I'm  lov.  87 
the  rich  blessings  which  accr.  538 
the  rich  depths  of  love  diy.  380 
then  turn  to  him  and  live  232 
therefore  impart  209 


834 


INDEX. 


No. 
0  therefore  Lord  Jesus,  permit  540 
this  makes  me  think  -with  89 
thou,  before  whose  Father's  850 
thou  God  of  our  salvation  709 
thou  life-giving  stream,  the  218 
thou  matchless  source  of  136 
thou  our  Maker,  Saviour,  626 
thou  the  Church's  Plead  and  702 
thou  who  didst  the  temple  639 
thou  who  givest  all  their  food  884 
thou  who  nearest  pray'r  593 

thou  who  out  of  sin's  dark  653 
thou  who  pardon  canst  imp.  287 
thou  who  to  redeem  my  soul  352 
thou  whose  human  life  for  489 
thou  whose  love  extends  677 
thou  whose  mercies  far  exc.  667 
thou  whose  mercy  guides  528 
timely  happy,  timely  wise  894 
'tis  the  greatest  hnppincss  67 
■well  of  life,  we  pant  for  thee  663 
were  my  whole  mind  313 

were  we  freed  from  strange  795 
what  a  striking  exhibition  768 
what  a  wretched  heart  have  825 
what  blessings  are  fr.  Jesus'  364 
what  comfort  flows,  as  from  351 
what  happiness  divine  801 

what  is  Christ  to  me  326 

what  joy,  O  what  joy  await.  980 
what  love  is  here  displayed  122 
what  peace  divinely  sweet  11 
what  praise  in  highest  strain  718 
what  songs  of  praises  975 

what  would  be  my  condition  4  II 
when  will  the  time  draw  n.  139 
why  should  Israel's  sons,  7-19 
wond'rous  love,  to  bleed  and  25,0 
world,  see  thy  Creator  83 

ye  heav'nly  souls,  full  joys  978 
yes,  having  found  in  the  L.  415 
yes,  I  feel  I  am  forgiven  296 
yee,  nor  would  1  change  my  651 
jce,  what  wrong  to  me  is  d.  407 


No. 

Object  not.  I'm  a  wretch  too      225 

O'er  every  foe  victorious  754 

O'erwhelm'd  with  grief  and  80 

Of  all  the  crowns  Jehovah  b.     191 

all  thou  the  beginning  art    152 

each  weight  still  more  div.   662 

life,  the  fountain  Thou         204 

nothing  we  have  ever  done  280 

this  I  am  persuaded  519 

Oft  as  in  spirit  Chr.  he  views     472 

as  the  church  the  goodness  610 

as  the  precious  seed  is  sown  629 

in  his  house  his  glory  sh.      650 

to  pray'r  by  night  retreated    65 

was  he  hungry,  spent  and      64 

Often  I  call  to  mind  the  place      75 

oppress'd  with  human         64 

Oftentimes  for  thee  I  sigh  394 

On  every  soul  assembled  here   862 

fallen  man  he  cast  his  eye    571 

him  we'll  venture  all  we  h.  714 

his  precious  death  and  m'it  974 

me,  my  King,  exert  thy  p.  444 

me,  thy  helpless  worm,  O     245 

my  heart  thy  wounds  for        81 

that  day  of  consummation  475 

the  cross  thy  body  broken      81 

thee,  almighty  Lord  of  h.    557 

thee  alone  my  hope  relics     880 

this  glad  day  a  brighter  sc.  l'<4 

those  who  faithful  prove  to  425 

thy  ransom'd  congregation  662 

us  he  spent  his  life  and  b.    243 

us  their  parents  grace  867 

what  in  weakness  has  been  0?»0 

what  joys  eelestial  975 

wither'd  grass  reclines  thy     35 

Once  more  before  we  part  631 

One  day  amidst,  the  place  620 

day  is  better  641 

of  \)  jse  sheep  in  deserts      15 

the      is  above  all  others      377 

vi«  \4  liOrd  Jesus  of  thy         90 

w  /Lf  with  holy  transport  64i 


INDEX. 


336 


No. 
One  with  Christ  their  head  336 
Onward  then  we  gladly  press  421 
Open  the  hearts  of  all  who  218 
Oppress'd  with  guilt,  a  painful  287 
Or  art  thou  at  a  loss  103 

Order  my  footsteps  by  thy  word  488 
Other  refuge  have  I  none  553 

Others  may  seek  satisfaction      294 
Our  baptism  first  declares  762 

children,  gracious  Lord  &  867 
conversation  is  in  heav'n  944 
Counsellor  we  praise  43 

daily  bread  supply  186 

enraptur'd  hearts  shall  78 

eternal,  kind  Creator  28 

faith  is  feeble,  we  confess  272 
glad  hosannas,  Prince  of  57 
God  defends  us  day  by  day  928 
God  is  fully  reconcil'd  101 
gracious  Saviour,  Head  &  130 
guilt  might  draw  thy  611 

hearts  thou  didst  cheer  209 
heav.  Father  hear  our  pr.  702 
heav.  Father  hear  The  pr.  186 
heav.  Father  is  not  known  181 
heav.  Father  source  of  love  1 70 
Jesus  shall  be  still  our  60 

lips  would  gladly  mention  680 
Lord  &  Saviour  doth  att'd  857 
lot  in  future  years  882 

lot  of  grace,  how  truly  687 
only  stay  is  Jesus'  grace  643 
pleasure  and  our  duty  474 
Redeemer  rose  victorious  974 
Saviour  was  a  lovely  child  824 
souls  and  bodies  feed,  we  187 
souls  &  bodies  Lord,  prep.  372 
souls  with  inmost  shame  678 
tables  spread,  our  garners  885 
thankful  tears  then  testify  67 
theme  within  the  church  261 
thirsting  can  never,  O  17 

trust  is  not  in  mortal  hosts  61 1 
works  and  merits  we  disc.  714 


No. 

Our  youth  decay'd,  his  pow'r    660- 

Ourselves  dear  Lord,  we  now     G81 

Out  of  love  and  boundless         834 

of  love  he  man  created       874 

of  mere  grace,  unmerited    23 

of  the  deep  I  cried  25(i 

of  the  deep  I  cry  to  thee    240 

Outcasts  of  men,  to  you  I  call  235 

Own  thy  congregation  675^ 

P. 

Pardon  all  our  sins,  0  Lord       774 

Jesus,  each  transgr'n     908 

Lord  !  and  are  there      291 

Parents,  weigh  before  the  Lord  865 

Patience,  to  watch,  and  wait     592 

Patient  th'  appointed  race  to     875 

Peace  and  goodwill  are  now  to  182 

be  to  this  congregation  690 

on  earth,  good  will  to       33 

on  earth,  heaven  is  proc.  4) 

People  and  realms  of  every       753- 

Perhaps  with  the  aim  422 

Pervade,  thou  precious  flood      779 

Pilgrims  here  on  earth,  and       901 

Pilgrims  on  earth,  we  here  may  560 

Plagues  and  death  around  me   537 

Pledge  of  the  promise  giv'n      214 

Plenteous  grace  with  thee  is      653 

Poor  sinners  sing  the  Lamb       146 

tempest-toss'd  soul,  be      250 

tho'  I  am,  despis'd,  forgot  547 

Pour  out  thy  Spirit  from  on      715 

Powerful  name  of  Jesus  62 

Praise  be  giv'n  to  Christ  our     814 

for  every  scene  distress'g  350 

God,  from  whom  all        886 

on  earth  to  thee  be  giv'n  270 

our  God  ;   it  is  but  just  916 

the  Lord,  Bounteously    660 

the  Lord  for  on  us  sh.       37 

the  Lord  God  our  salv.      37 

the  Lord  whose  saving      37 

the  name  of  God  most  1007 

to  the  slaughter'd  Lamb  C&6 


833 


INDEX. 


No. 

Praise  ye  thei  bis  glorious  n.   616 

Praises,  thanks  and  adoration  587 

Prayer  makes  the  darkcn'd        595 

Precious  bible,  what  a  treasure  12 

Prepare  a  thankful  song  198 

Present  alike  in  every  place       151 

your  bodies  to  the  L'd  308 

Preserve  by  thy  almighty  aid    605 

in  constant  love  and    604 

my  little  heart  secure  833 

0  Lord,  our  garments  470 

Prevent  me,  lest  I  harbor  pride  891 

Princes  to  his  imperial  name     195 

Privations, sorrows,  bitter  scorn  420 

Prophet,  to  me  reveal  204 

Prostrate  before  thy  mercy  seat  796 

Pursue  my  soul,  the  sacred  m.    73 

Q. 

Quick  as  the  apple  of  the  eye  493 
Quickly,  O  Lord,  thy  angels  927 
Quiet  Lord,  my  fro  ward  heart  164 
Quite  alone,  and  yet  not  lonely  597 

R. 

Rais'd  by  the  breath  of  love      875 

liaise  again  the  joyful  sound     616 

thy  downcast  eyes  &  see  228 

your  devotion,  mortal       144 

Reach  out  thy  sceptre,  king  of  371 

Ready  for  you  the  angels  wait  230 

our  Saviour  is  indeed      263 

the  Father  is,  to  own      230 

the  Spirit  to  impart         230 

Reality  and  solid  ground  458 

Receive  him,  O  Christ,  as  a       765 

our  cordial  thanks,  O       2 

Redeeming  Lord,  O  be  thou       242 

Reflecting  how  our  Lord  and     324 

Refresh  me  Lord,  with  grace    910 

Rejoice  in  Jesus'  birth  43 

my  soul,  God  cares  for  190 

my  soul,  thou  soon        976 

O  church,  the  Saviour's  130 

O  heavens,  and  earth      22 

our  natureChrist  assum'*27 


No. 

Rejoice  ye  contrite  hearts  TOT 

your  conquering  Sav'r  129 

Rely  on  God  thy  Saviour  157 

Remember  him  who  once  app.  272 

thee,  and  all  thy  p.  794 

Remembering  what  our  fathers  703 

Remind  thy  little  flock  too  apt  411 

Renew  thine  image  Lord  in 

Renew'd  in  heart,  we're  then    470 

Repeat  the  solemn  strain  998 

Resolve,  my  stubborn  heart,  &   2-12 

Resting  in  the  silent  grave         124 

Restraining  pray'r,  we  cease     595 

Return  my  soul  unto  thy  rest    359 

O  holy  Dove,  return       416 

Revive  our  drooping  faith  212 

thy  work  amidst  the       703 

Revolving  seasons  still  proclaim  884 

Rise,  and  your  pilgrim  path       796 

exalt  our  Head  and  K.      652 

go  forth  to  meet  the  Lamb  967 

my  soul  and  stretch  thy   973 

my  soul,  shake  off  all  s.     28 

Rivers  to  the  ocean  run  973 

Rock  of  ages  cleft  for  me  807 

'Round  each  habitation  hov'g    640 

his  piere'd  feet  I  '11         390 

Tabor  heavenly  glories    95 

S. 

Sacred  name  of  Jesus  C2 

Safely  thro'  another  week 

Sages,  leave  your  contempl'nfl     40 

Saints  and  angels  join'd  in         227 

before  the  altar  bending  40 

Salvation  be  bro't  unto  God  on  567 

thus  did  he  obtain      104 

Save  me  from  his  treacherous  694 

me  from  liking  what  is      823 

Saving  name  of  Jesus  62 

Saviour,  breathe  an  evening      900 

if  of  Zion's  city  610 

of  thy  chosen  race      247 

to  my  heart  be  near    252 

visit  thy  plantation     CS4 


INDEX. 


337 


No. 

Say,  ye  blest  seraphic  legions     38 

Scarce  had  Adam  faU'n  from       42 

Scoru'd  and  revil'd  as  was  431 

Screen  me  in  each  unguarded    507 

Search  me,  0  God,  and  know    405 

out,  discover  and  erase  449 

Searcher  of  hearts,  thou  knowst  306 

See  from  his  head,  his  bands,  108 

from  the  rock  the  waters    802 

him  bear  his  cross,  in  deep    78 

him  set  forth  before  your  229 

how  the  victors  go  97G 

my  soul,  God  ever  blest        66 

redemption,  long  expected  902 

the  infant  in  the  manger      39 

the  joyful  shepherds  round  914 

the  Judge  our  nature  959 

the  Son  of  God  descend        42 

the  streams  of  living  waters  640 

this  transient  mortal  life     961 

tvhere  the  servants  of  their  713 

world  upon  the  shameful      97 

your  Saviour  in  a  manger    28 

Self-will,  that  cruel  enemy         826 

Send  down  thy  likeness  from     299 

Servant  of  all  to  toil  for  man       71 

Service,  not  gifts,  thou  dost       150 

Set  on  our  breasts  thy  Spirit's  835 

Shall  I  thro'  fear  of  feeble  man  718 

I  to  soothe  th'  unholy  th.  718 

we,  whose  souls  are  light.  755 

She  too,  who  toueh'd  thee  in     272 

Shelter  our  souls  most  grac.       607 

Shepherd  of  souls,  refresh  &     697 

of  thy  blood-bought  618 

Shepherds  in  the  fields  abid'g      40 

Should  any  one  of  serious  fr.     268 

any  think  he's  so  hem.  263 

any  virtuous  seem  to      276 

bitter  be  mixed  with       540 

earth  lose  its  foundat.    519 

I  in  earth's  pleasures     394 

I  thus  to  thee  have  cl.      65 

not  I  for  gladness  leap  808 

22 


526 

6 

500 

624 


No. 

Should  our  minds  to  earthly      481 

self-complacency  take   276 

they  be  early  hence        851 

thy  wisdom,  Lord,  deer.  594 

Show  them  what  their  ways       618 

us  our  poverty,  relieve     210 

us  some  token  of  thy  lo.  638 

Showers  of  blessing  from  the     719 

Sick  outwardly,  or  in  distress 

Sigh  after  sigh  to  thee  1  send 

Simple,  teachable  and  mild 

Sin,  my  worst  enemy  before 

Since  all  that  I  meet  with,  shall  543 

he  became  my  sacrifice       20 

he  o'er  heav'n  bears  sov.  144 

he  welcomes  every  soul    788 

Je-us  freely  did  appear    862 

Jesus'  body  I  have  ate      816 

Jesus'  pardon,  love  and    281 

nor  end,  nor  bounds,  155 

our  Saviour  cali'd  us  to    724 

thou  our  wretched,  lost    470 

thou  to  me  didst  being      343 

'tis  the  Lord's  command  588 

we  can't  doubt  God's  eq.  522 

we  likewise  may  attain     982 

we,  tho'  unworthy  464 

Sinful  we  plead  thy  blood  593 

Sing  Hallelujah,  Christ  doth      128 

Hallelujah,  honor,  praise,  370 

Hallelujah,  praise  the  L.  1000 

of  his  dying  love  574 

praises  to  our  risen  Lord  129 

praises  unto  God  on  high  566 

we  then,  with  angels  sing    41 

we  to  our  God  above        1003 

with  awe  in  strains  89 

wiih  glad  anticipation        874 

with  humble  hearts  your   350 

ye  ransom'd  to  li is  praise  238 

Sinner  hear  thy  Saviour's  call  228 

Sinners  come,  the  Saviour  see  226 

hear  the  joyful  news     232 

in  ourselves  unworthy  441 


838 


INDEX. 


No. 

Sinners  obey  the  gospel  word    230 

rejoice,  he  died  for  you  138 

•who  in  thee  believe       270 

would  ye  be  healed       234 

wrung  with  true  rep.      40 

Sin's  rankling  sores  my  soul      920 

Sin-sick  souls  repair  for  healing  G5G 

Sleep  my  babe  ;  thy  food  and    914 

So  closely  in  mind  422 

long  I'll  pray  below  to  live   841 

loved  me  the  eternal  God        75 

may  I,  each  day,  397 

may  the  words  my  lips  exp.    13 

shall  1  walk  the  narrow  way  242 

shall  my  every  pow'r  to  thee  152 

shall  my  walk  be  close  with  44G 

shall  our  lives  thy  pow'r       713 

shall  thy  servant's  hopes  be  G89 

shelters  Christ  our  Saviour  873 

when  my  latest  breath  99/ 

Soft  and  easy  is  thy  cradle        914 

Sometimes  thy  rod  may  seem     1G1 

Songs  of  vict'ry  to  the  Lamb    978 

Soon  as  the  Spirit  shows  199 

as  we  draw  our  iufant         21 

make  us  to  be  515 

shall  we  hear  him  say        574 

will  he  wipe  off  every  tear  923 

Soitow,  and  pain  and  every       990 

Soul,  at  this  most  awful  season  777 

then  know  thy  full  salv.    428 

Sovereign  Ruler  of  the  skies     537 

Speak,  gracious  Lord,  my  450 

O  Lord,  thy  servant  h.       5 

Spirit  of  light,  explore  217 

of  truth,  come  down        215 

of  truth,  essentia]  Gcd        3 

Spread  thy  blessing,  here  and  666 

Steadfast  in  faith  to  Jesus  cl'vc  521 

Still  as  we  grow  in  years,  in     836 

be  thy  wounds  to  me  more  866 

may  we  hear  that  healing 859 

may  we  keep  the  aim  in    849 

will  I  wait,  O  Lord,  on       437 


No. 

Storms  of  trouble  may  assail     636 

Straight  I  upbraid  my  wand'r'g  451 

to  Jesus'  wounds  and  441 

Strangers  and  pilgrims  here      875 

Strength  to  grow  and  thrive      G57 

Stripes  and  cruel  mockeries  he   78 

Strong  let  us  in  thy  grace  ab.    836 

Such  unexampled,  boundless     371 

was  thy  truth,  and  such     G9 

Suffering  Saviour,  Lamb  of  Gcd  774 

Sun  of  my  soul,  thou  Saviour  902 

Sure,  never,  till  my  latest  br.    284 

Surely,  God  is  present  here       139 

once  thy  garden  flour.  G84 

Sweet  \s  the  day  of  sacred  rest  024 

is  the  memory  of  thy       151 

is  the  work,  my  God  my  024 

majesty  and  awful  love    195 

the  moments,  rich  in       3G3 

truth,  and  easy  to  repeat  451 

Sweeter  sounds  than  music  58 

Sweetly  may  we  all  agree  406 


Take  full  possession  of  my  h.   437 
Lord,  all  self  from  me,     293 
our  poor  hearts  and  let     295 
us  under  thy  protection    G62 
Teach  me,  my  God  and  King     892 
me  to  live,  that  1  may  dr.  90G 
me  to  show  forth  thy  | 
me  yet  more  of  thy  blest  -102 
us  to  number  so  our  d.   940 
Tell  me,  little  fVck  beloved 
Ten  thousand  talents  once  I      400 
thousand  thousand  preci'a  159 
Tender  com  pa  S8  ion  may  wo 

pity,  love  sincere  403 

Thank  God,  towards  eternity 
Thanks, ado-,  ation,  glory,  praii 

and  praise,  Jesus  unto  347 
and  praise,  &C.,  l>c  ev.  1 
be  to  thee,  O  Lamb  of  578 
be  to  thee,  who  hast      94^ 


INDEX. 


S?9 


No. 

Thanks  dearest  Jesus,  for  thy  89S 

for  ever  be  551 

for  thy  last  heart-pierc.  348 

for  thv  sufferings,  tears  348 

for  thy  thirst,  0  Prince  348 

to  thee  for  all  the  care  834 

we  give,  and  adoration  634 

Thanksgiving,  honor,  praise      661 

That  blood  which  thou  hast        240 

bond  of  love,  that  mystio   768 

cause  shall  never  suffer      643 

dear  blood  for  sinners  spilt  107 

doleful  night  before  Ivs  d.  772 

favor  grant  to  us  0  Lord    889 

glory  never  hence  depart    637 

grace  upon  us  all  bestow     839 

he  all  who  in  him  believe    183 

he  as  man  might  symp'ze   149 

he  will  guide  us,  whom  no  533 

I  am  thine,  my  Lord  and    540 

love  of  thine,  thou  sin'rs'  400 

mighty  power  thou  then     708 

mystery  from  ages  seal'd    738 

peace  which  God  alone        175 

rich  atoning  blood  688 

so,  when  angel-reapers  c.  885 

soul  and  body  on  thy  316 

spark  enkindled  in  my  h.  454 

this  redeemed  happy  flock  688 

thou  for  us  didst  live  and        8 

thou,  O  Lord,  wilt  stand     964 

thousands  by  our  min'try   688 

truth  and  mercy,  while       533 

way  is  holy:  Christ'ans  true  2  12 

we  never  should  forget        775 

were  a  grief  I  could  not     647 

Which  is  by  the  world  est.  605 

which  the  law  could  have   331 

The  almighty  Former  of  the  s.  380 

al.n'ty  Judge  condemned      22 

alm'ty  Lord  of  earth  and    878 

angels  whom  his  breath      928 

answer  humb.  thanks  doth  372 

assembly  which  with  thee  143 


No 
The  atonement  of  thy  blood  ap.  92 
best  return  for  one  like  577 
breath  which  can  the  dead  797 
Bridegroom  now  appears  976 
Bridegroom  of  our  souls  858 
calm  retreat,  the  silent  sh.  321 
cause  of  this,  1  know  it  w.  29 
child  sweetly  rests  853 

church  above  no  other  th.  991 
church  on  earth,  in  h'mble  194 
church,  thro'  all  her  b'nei^  559 
consecrated  house  we  love  646 
cross,  the  cross,  0  that's  105 
daily  favours  of  my  God  156 
dearest  idol  I  have  known  446 
dew  lies  thick  on  all  the  635 
doctrine  of  Christ's  blood  276 
doctrine  of  our  dying  Lord  714 
dying  thief  rejoie'd  to  see  112 
enjoyment  of  Christ's  blO 

enjoyment  of  the  flesh  790 
Father  from  eternity  310 

Father  sent  his  Son  to  die  211 
Father's  equal,  God  the  S.   194 
feeble  souls  thou  dott  sust.  221 
fire  of  love  that  burns  with 
fondest  mother  cannot  h.    225 
gifts  of  Christ  are  soinest.  3  31 
God  of  Abram  praiso,  At    188 
God  of  Abram  praise.  Who  188 
God  of  mercies  let  us  pr. 
God  of  peace  to  guilty  m.  123 
God  of  peace  you  sanctify  711 
goodly  land  I  see 
gospel  as  a  polish'd  glass       8 
gospel  in  these  blessed  d. 
grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus     179 
graves  of  all  his  saints  he  952 
great  salvation  of  the  L'd  613 
ground  of  my  profession     519 
happy  church  of  Christ      665 
harvest  song  would  we 
hearing  of  thy  precious 
heavenly  hosts  witi 


340 


INDEX. 


No. 
.Che  help  of  men  and  angels      420 
high  and  mighty  ones  the  499 
highest  obligations  83 

Holy  Ghost  he  sends  198 

Holy  One,  mado  sin  for  us  22 
holy  spotless  Lamb  of  God  277 
hour  of  sleep  is  now  at  h.  904 
hours'  decline  and  setting  905 
humble  sinner's  shame  27G 
impression  of  what  Christ  3G7 
joyful  sound  is  news  of  g.  202 
just  made  perfect,  now  in  995 
King  himself  comes  near  C20 
Lamb  of  God,  unspotted,  581 
Lamb  was  slain  !  both  day  5G4 
Lamb  was  slain  !  let  us  ad.  504 
Lamb  who  by  blood  our  585 
Lamb  who  dwells  amidst  984 
load  which  caus'd  us  mix.  520 
Lord  ascendeth  upon  high  138 
Lord  be  with  me  every  wh.  920 
Lord  bless  and  keep  thee  177 
Lord  descended  from  ab'e  244 
Lord  first  empties  whom  243 
Lord  hath  ever  to  his  flock  550 
Lord  hath  promised  good  342 
Lord  himself  gave  forth  730 
Lord  is  ris'n  again  131 

Lord  my  Shepherd  is  and  375 
Lord  who  once  on  Calv.  141 
Lord's  joy  be  our  strength  722 
love  I  owe  for  sin  forgiv'n  400 
love  of  Christ  constraining  740 
love  of  sin  departs  198 

loving  Jesus  passing  by  20, 
many  drops  of  blood  which  599 
meek,  obedient,  simple  m.  855 
merits  of  thy  death  835 

message  as  from  God  rcc.  229 
mighty  from  their  scats  857; 
mighty  God  is  ho  43' 

mist  before  my  eyes  rem.  251 
more  I  strove  against  their  1 10 
more  the  Lamb  of  God       837 


No. 

The  more  thro'  grace  myself  I  322 
mystery  of  redeeming  love  317 
nightly  watches  would  I  904 
one  thing  needful,  that  g.  289 
opening  heav.  around  me  89G 
patience,  love,  unwearied  053 
peace  of  God  then  fills  the  333 
prayers  of  the  needy  596 

precious,  all-atoning  blood  805 
precious  flood  111 

prince  of  glory  bow'd  his  129 
privilege  to  be  with  Christ  324 
promise  of  immortal  bliss  262 
purity  our  God  requires  858 
-reproach  of  Christ  is  glor.  429 
root  of  David  here  we  find  48 
♦Sabbath  is  for  man,  that  098 
Saviour,  O  what  endless  380 
Saviour,  whom  they  lov'd  852 
Saviour's  blood  and  right.  277 
Saviour's  ransem'd  race  575 
seraphim  in  light  559 

seraphim  of  God  930 

seraphim  with  sweetest  t.  150 
sheep  of  Jesus,  which  were  221 
simple  heart  no  care  perpl.  505 
slaughtcr'd  Lamb,  my  Sav.  93 
soul,  from  sin  for  ever  froe  990 
souls  that  believe  422 

sparrow  for  her  young  642 
spirit  is  flown  853 

Spirit  which  anointed  Chr.  013 
Spirit's  witness,  full  and  459 
spirits  of  the  just  951 

springs  of  salvation  from  739 
spring's  sweet  influence,  883 
Stony  heart  dissolves  in  t.  105 
thieves  expiring  on  each     102 

i  thought  of  blood  and  wat.  80 
time  will  come  977 

unbounded  love  of  my  Cr.  3 1 1 
unworthiest  of  his  friends  117 
vail  of  darkness  roud  ia  749 
Tenerablo  traiu  659 


INDEX. 


841 


No. 

The  "wakening  trumpet  all  shall  0G0 

"way  the  holy  prophets        140 

■whole  creation  join  in  one  670 

whole  salvation  of  thy  Son  183 

^yhole  triumphant  host        188 

wintry  fro-t,  the  flowery    884 

"wise  men  from  the  East        70 

word  eternal  did  assume       24 

world  and  Satan  rage  198 

world,  sin?  death  oppose  in  202 

worst  of  evils  we  can  name  467 

Thee,  gracious  Lord,  we  now     838 

1  adore,  most  gracious  L.  423 

I  exult  to  feel  214 

0  my  God  and  King  185 

on  evil's  baleful  day         552 

the  angels  ceaseless  sing  5G8 

to  approach  with  awe  we  704 

"we  address  in  humble       915 

we  approach  most  grac's  881 

will  1  love,  my  strength  388 

would  I  view,  and  duly    150 

Then  after  supper,  took  the  cup  7G9 

after  walking  in  thy  833 

all  grief  is  drown'd  312 

all  old  things  will  pass       972 

dig,  we  pray,  about  our    878 

ev'n  in  storms  1  thee  shall  437 

Father,  all  thy  family        751 

folio w'd  by  a  num'rous      921 

his  own  hand  shall  wipe    963 

I  may  go  without  alarm    829 

I  shall  be  supremely  925 

in  a  nobler  sweeter  song  112 

keep  us  Lord  from  every  831 

let  iho  last  loud  trumpet  952 

let  our  humble  faith  ad.     149 

let  us  adore  him  and  give  567 

let  us  follow  Christ  our     427 

let  us  join  the  heavenly     1C0 

let  us  sit  beneath  his         106 

let  us  thank  him  for  his    837 

love  break  forth  :  Behold    23 

murmur  not,  but  be  567 


No. 

Then  murmur  not,  nor  mourn    091 

on  clouds,  in  glory  seated  44 

Saviour,  then  my  soul       241 

shall  I  not  be  greatly        717 

shall  I  see,  and  hear,  and  024 

shall  our  woe  and  grief    976 

shall  we  go  from  strength  267 

shall  we  in  every  state       471 

sup  with  us  in  love  697 

the  souls  he  join'd  tog'r    409 

then  to  have  recourse  to   924 

tho*  the  worms  my  flesh    9G3 

thV  thou  bend  my  spirit  528 

to  all  who  have  confessed  959 

"When  our  work  is  fin'd      715 

while  his  favor  to  impre  828 

"will  be  of  ransom'd  souls  770 

will  I  tell  to  sinners  round  140 

Thence  he  arose,  ascend'g  high  952 

There  as  our  advocate  he  141 

dwells  the  Lord  our  K.    183 

hangs  the  Saviour  of  m.  102 

happier  bowers  than        971 

if  thy  Spirit  teach  the    321 

is  asserted  6-il 

is  a  fountain  fill'd  with   112 

is  a  house,  not  made  with  989 

is  a  path,  that  lead-  toG.  829 

like  the  nightingale,  she  321 

mine  eyes  most  cei  tainly  945 

overwhelm'd  with  grief,    75 

saith  the  Saviour,  I  will  685 

shall  our  raptur'd  674 

the  rich  bounties  of  our  785 

we  to  all  eternity  1000 

where  my  blesse<l  Jesus  992 

with  trimmed  lamps        475 

Therefore  all  his  agony  and         78 

1*11  humbly  clave     205 

I  '11  thee  adore  56 

my  hope  is  in  bis  g.  240 

my  SaViOur'a  blood    277 

my  soul,  delight  no  499 

There's  but  a  small  beginning  734 


342 


INDEX. 


No. 

Thereto  the  church  of  Christ    930 

These  are  the  wounds  I  bore    784 

thro'  fiery  trials  trod      983 

varied  mercies  from  ab.  883 

"were  the  unrelenting  f.  251 

They  are  bless'd  with  God's       418 

by  the  Father  are  esteem'd  225 

can  cast  by  fa;th  their      4C0 

praise  the  Lamb,  who       929 

that  are  whole,  need  not  43G 

that  mourn,  blest  is  their  41 8 

who  feel  their  want  and   809 

who  have  grace,  our  Sav.  398 

who  him  their  Saviour      4 CO 

who  hunger  after  Christ  788 

who  Jesus'  followers  are  403 

who  know  our  Lord  400 

who  see  themselves  33 

who  simply  to  him  cleave  33G 

with  patience  having  run  982 

They're  delighted,  when  they  403 

Thine  earthly  Sabbaths,  Lord  G27 

eye  observ'd  from  far      185 

eyes  be  open  on  this        G89 

is  the  kingdom,  thine      187 

then  forever  be  180 

Think  how  on  the  cross  he  hung  228 

my  soul,  how  great  the  G55 

not,  'tis  time  enough       225 

This  awful,  blessed  meditation    80 

be  my  support  in  need       252 

be  our  supreme  delight     GOO 

child  is  therefore  blessed  95G 

confirms  me  when  I'm      252 

day  is  holy  to  the  Lord      G95 

fiock  of  Christ  receiveth    712 

{.  ivea  me  comfort  &  relief  91G 

gospel  cheers  the  poor  in      2 

grace,  as  long  as  life  shall  352 

h  )ly  bread  and  wino  818 

I  know  with  full  cor. vie.    155 

infant  rests  now  happily  953 

is  in  v  joy  which  ne'er  can  540 

is  tho  day  tho  L.  &c.  Let  G21 


No. 
This  is  the  day  the  L.  &c.  What  127 
is  the  hand,  that  shap'd  887 
is  tho  homage  he  requires  G21 
is  the  man,  th'  exalted  m.  195 
is  tho  templo  of  tho  Lord  G21 
is  the  time,  no  more  delay  229 
is  the  way  I  long  had  140 
lamp,  thro'  all  the  tedious  10 
Lord,  1  do  with  many  t.  3GG 
makes  us  all  with  ono  ac.  821 
mysterious  heavenly  bless.  778 
mystery  every  throne  and  194 
night  my  longing  soul  904 
now  with  heaven's  respl.  714 
sacred  word  exposes  sin  2 
ship  we  now  commend  to  922 
stone  to  thee  in  faith  we  637 
territory  G4L 

unction  may  1  ever  feci  302 
while  on  earth,  we  will  337 
will  I  do,  for  thy  love's  859 
will  1  do,  thou  Child  div.  29 
wond'rous  grace  to  placo  7G6 
Those  souls  are  truly  blessed  789 
Thou  art  as  ready  to  forgive  451 
art  coming  to  a  King  589 
art  destruction  to  the  gr.  9/ 
art  my  daily  Bread  204 

art  my  faithful  Friend  in  309 
art  my  inward  Guide  214 
art  my  Life;  thy  pow'r  309 
art  our  Father  and  our  183 
art  our  Shepherd,  glorious  841 
art  the  Earnest  of  his  1.  21G 
art  the  eternal  Light  559 
art  the  eternal  Source  657 
art  the  only  Comforter  220 
art  the  Truth  ;  in  thee  are  309 
art  the  Way;  thy  Spirit  309 
art  thyself' the  Seal  214 

canst  not  by  our  eves  be  151 
Comforter  and  Guide  of  213 
com  fort  est  the  heavy  211 
count'st  thy  children's      607 


INDEX. 


343 


Tfcou  dear  Redeemer,  dying  L, 
didst  form  me  in  the 
dost  deliver 

dost  thy  sanctifying  gifts 
drewest  me  with  cords  of 
for  our  griefs  didst  mourn 
for  their  sake  who  hated 
for  thy  foes  entreatest 
friend  of  sinners  hear  my 
friend  of  sinners  love  me 
God  of  covenanted  grace 
God  of  glorious  majesty 
God  of  mercy,  thy  salv. 
God  of  my  salvation 
gracious  Saviour,  for  my 
great  Teacher,  who  in.-t. 
Guardian  of  thy  lambs 
hast  a  tender  sympathy 
hast  cancelled  my  trans, 
hast  kindly  led  us 
hast  o'erthrown  the  foe 
hast  promis'd  for  our 
hast  the  world  so  greatly 
heavenly  Teacher  thee 
hidden  source  of  calm 
holy,  spotl.  L'bofG.  Didst 
holy,  spotl.  L'b  of  G.,  My 
In  grace  hast  look'd  on 
Jeeus  art  my  God  &  Sav. 
Tesus  art  our  King 
\now'st  my  insufficiency 
know'st  which  way  to 
Lamb  of  God  once  slain 
Lamb  once  slain,  thy 
Light  divine,  most  grac. 
Lord  art  good,  and  thou 
Lord  art  light;   thy  nat. 
Lord  art  love;  fiom  thee 
Lord  art  present  to  my 
Lord  must  for  thy  sake 
Lord  of  life,  fix  thou  my 
Lord  tho'  heav'n  belongs 
Lord  wilt  not  forsake  me 
loving,  all-atoning  Lamb 


No.  I  No. 

60    Thou  lov'st  whate'er  thy  hands  151 

637  master  of  thy  family         731 

G41  monarch  of  All,  thou  L.  G47 

220  0  Christ,  art  all  I  want    653 

293  0  Jesus,  art  a  gracious     384 

559  of  all  nations  the  desire  598 

16  on  my  neck  didst  fall        185 

79  open'st  us  a  door               665 

274  our  Light,  our  Leading     581 

444  promis'd  Comforter            214 

359  reign'st  above,  on  heav.    197 

241  river  of  life,  dost  refresh  540 

881  Saviour  of  the  world,        735 

79  sayst,  dear  Jesus,  all  thy  319 
833  seest  our  weakness,  Lord  162 

222  shalt  see  my  glory  soon  401 
835  source  of  love,  I  rest  in  331 
148  source  of  love,  thou  sin.  371 

85  source  of  love,  we  pray,  677 

675  source  of  my  salvation  79 
559  stretchest  to  infinity  150 
871  the  good  Shepherd  art  204 
183  the  great  victorious  Lamb  419 

223  thy  table  spreadest  for  792 
323  to  purchase  our  salvation  350 

16  wast  more  spotless  than    825 

506  when  we  sink,  oppress'd  557 

390  with  great  tenderness        148 

80  who  a  divine  repast  812 
659  who  art  present  with  thy  815 
9-30  who  didst  love  me  first  335 
444  who  in  heaven  art  ador'd  499 

676  who  in  the  days  of  thy  765 
821  who  on  earth  the  sick  605 
208  who  so  graciously  didst  708 
]  52  whose  name  is  inexpress.  666 
152  wilt  be  our  Saviour,  Red.  848 
152  Though  all  earthly  joys  be  fled  336 
895  but  a  little  child  I  am  823 
290  by  nature  I'm  defiled  469 
117  by  threatening  storms  532 

86  Christ  was  God,  and  all  824 
44")  comforted,  they  still  281 
244  dark  be  my  way,  yet     643 


344 


LNDL'X. 


No. 

Though  destruct.  walk  around  900 

distresses  now  attend    541 

every  child  of  God        265 

foes  on  every  side  as.    644 

heaven's  his  throne       243 

his  majesty  be  great     228 

I  to  mercy  had  no  374 

I'm  a  sinful  creature     356 

I'm  in  body  full  of  pain  925 

in  the  very  form  of  God  378 

my  ransom  price  he  p.  291 

nature's  strength  188 

now  he  is  not  here  bel.  828 

often  of  encumbering   889 

pinch'd  with  poverty     615 

press'd  we  need  not       198 

rough  and  thorny  be     542 

seated  on  thy  Father's  145 

sensual  hearts,  unch.     622 

sin  with  us  doth  much  240 

ten  thousand  ills  beset  541 

the  night  be  dark  and  900 

thou  hast  but  little  st.  654 

vine  nor  fig-tree  163 

waves  and  storms  go     266 

we  are  guilty,  thou  art  632 

weak  and  poor,  I  am     498 

Thousand  times  by  me  be  gr.       84 

Thousands,  O  Lord  of  hosts,     635 

Thrice  bless'd  and  happy  he      642 

happy  is  the  feeble  soul  545 

happy  the}%  who  by  ex.  340 

happy  they,  who  in  this  91)8 

Through  all  eternity  to  thee      159 

ev'ry  period  of  my  life  159 

grace  afford  us  641 

hidden  dangers,  toils   159 

him  alone  wo  live,  far  56  I 

his  atonement's  pow.   618 

many  dangers,  toils     842 

the  day,  thy  love  hath  901 
thee,  who  all  our  sins  875 
this  vain  world  he  g.  1  58 
thy  grace  may  wo         360 


No. 

Thus  Abraham  was  eav'd  by      277 

by  thy  pow'r  I  here  293 

I  may  safely  venture         829 

Mary  could  with  cheerf.  857 

may  we  as  thine  anoint.   662 

might  I  hide  my  blushing    99 

our  bliss  will  last  for  ever  704 

penitents  who  die  to  sin    766 

preserv'd  from  Satan's      1 64 

strengthen'd  in  the  inner  727 

the  soul  at  once  obtain.     279 

while  his  death  my  sin      284 

will  my  wants  be  well        950 

will  our  infant  tongues     838 

Thy  bitter  death  shall  sweeten  947 

blest  people,  trusting  in      707 

blood  preserve  my  garm.    506 

blood  shall  wash  our  garm.  130 

blood  so  dear  and  precious  110 

blood  thy  blood  the  deed    35G 

body  broken  for  my  sake    794 

body  slain  for  me  779 

bounty  gives  me  bread  w.   156 

chastisements  are  nought  557 

child  so  minded  ever  keep  315 

closet  enter,  pray  and  sigh  521 

communion's  celebration    777 

covenant  to  man  secures     884 

cross  and  saving  name         335 

cross,  thy  shame,  thy  395 

faithful  servant  may  he       701 

faithfulness  eternal  157 

faithfulness  1  oft  have         454 

favor  give?  me  daily  bread  8-0 

!i  to  us  a  pledge  is  g. 
former  misspent  time  886- 

gift*,  blest  Comforter  214 
gladdening  0\\  thou  dost  221 
glorious  gospel  spread  735 
glory  be  to  all  the  world  653 
goodness,  as  tliy  pow'r,  is  599 
grace  thou  freely  dost  best.  663 
gracious  call  invites  me  297 
Holy  Spirit  with  us  leave   813 


INDEX. 


315 


No. 
Thy  holy  unction  pow'r  affords  220 
incarnation,  wounds  and    277 
joyful  spirit  give  me  pow'r  239 
law  is  perfect,  Lord  of  13 

law  0  Lord,  be  my  delight  402 
love  and  mercies  all  exc.  393 
love  hath  thaw'd  my  froz.  251 
love  is  great  beyond  all  m.  771 
love  unchanging  is  our  c.  463 
love  which  always  is  the  371 
majesty,  how  vast  it  is  194 
mercies  and  thy  faith fuln.  382 
mercy  is  our  only  stay  663 
mercy  Lord,  to  us  dispense  733 
mercy  may  I  ne'er  forget  352 
mercy  ne'er  from  me  rem.  356 
mercy  sweetens  every  s.  716 
name  dispels  my  guilt  and  100 
nature,  gracious  Lord  imp.  479 
pow'rful  presence,  Lord  721 
precious  blood  for  sinners  813 
presence,  gracious  God  628 
promise  is  my  only  plea  250 
providence  is  kind  and  1.  154 
providence  my  life  sust'd  159 
purposes  of  love  remain  463 
sacred  body  thou  didst  g.  813 
Spirit  grant,  that  I  disc'n  161 
Spirit's  powerful  aid  imp.  623 
Btripes  have  me,  a  sinner,  947 
suffering  life  I  cannot  tr.  68 
sufferings  Lord,  each  sac.  772 
sufferings  then  and  bitter  352 
sweet  communion  charms  211 
thoughts  are  high  &  soar  161 
thoughts  of  peace  o'er  me,  376 
thoughts  of  peace  o'er  us  601 
unction,  0  m:iy  I  obey  598 
Wisdom  scatters,  Lord  161 

wondrous  love  to  evidence  97 
"Wounds  present  to  our  f.  362 
youth  unspotted,  full  of  g.  839 
Till  death's  pale  ensigns  o'er  98 
fix'd  within  thy  courts  ab.  622 


No. 

Till  fleeting  time  shall  have  an  573 

I  shall  once  behold  thy  f.    356 

permitted  hence  to  go  563 

sav'd  from  all  annoy  593 

that  time  mine  eyes  I'll      563 

the  day,  when  I  shall  tr.     563 

the  hour  shall  come  with    776 

then  I  would  thy  love  pr.      59 

then  tho'  clouds  inclose       530 

to  heav'n  I  go  in  peace        563 

we  in  heav'n  shall  take  our  223 

we  the  Lord  our  Right.        820 

we  with  angels  join  to  s.     612 

Times  of  sickness,  times  of  h.    537 

temptation's  pow'r  537 

undefin'd  dimensions        369* 

'Tisby  you  they  should  be  led  865 

done,  my  God  hath  died     358 

done,  the  precious    '  104 

evident,  that  Jesus  loves    396 

faith  that  changes  all  the  264 

faith  that  conquers  earth  264 

finish'd  now  111 

hard  the  worldling's  scoff  407 

he  my  Saviour,  Jesus  Chr.  946 

he  my  soul,  that  sent  his    569 

heav'n  on  earth  by  faith     319 

heav'n  on  earth  to  taste     318 

his  almighty  lovo  575 

his  body  and  his  blood        776 

my  happiness  below  529 

myst'ry  all;   my  Maker       283 

not  the  sleep  of  death         691 

not  the  stilly  calm  691 

only  this  which  Christ  of    300 

our  desire  to  follow  thee     663 

pleasant  to  believe  thy  g.   989 

strung  and  tun'd  for  endl.  112 

sure,  that  awful  time  will  960 

sure,  that  by  his  bitter  p.  261 

that  the  kindness  of  our    533 

the  desire  of  all  our  hearts  736 

the  most  blest  and  needf.   314 

then,  with  happy  John  I    361 


346 


INDEX. 


No. 
5Tis  thine  alone,  to  change  the  450 
thine,  my  daily  bread,  that  887 
thine,  my  God,  the  same    886 
thine,  to  cleanse  the  heart  212 
thro'  the  grace  thou  dost   324 
well,  it  shall  my  glory  be  400 
To  all  my  weak  complaints         159 
avert  from  men  God's  775 

be  his  priests  and  witness.  505 
belong  to  Christ  our  Sav'r  608 
Christ,  th'  anointed  King  201 
Christ  we  homage  pay  705 

comfort  men,  was  his  del.  G4 
day  we  celebrate  the  birth  36 
dig  the  ground,  they  thus  713 
each  thy  sacred  word  appl.  628 
Father,  Son  &  H.  Ghost  1005 
faint,  to  grieve,  to  die  for  420 
faith  reveal  the  things  uns.  635 
gain  remission  of  our  sin  240 
God  let  all  the  human  race  928 
God  on  high,  all  glory  be  165 
God  our  Immanuel  made  55 
God  the  Father,  God  the  S.  612 
God  the  Father's  throne  1002 
God  the  Judge  of  quick  and  625 
God  the  only  wise  575 

God  we  render  praise  998 

God  we  render  thanks  and  24 
heaven's  bright  realms  ho  671 
him  I  wholly  give  292 

him  I  yield  my  life  and  br.  946 
him  poor  sinners  may  app.  280 
him  wo  owe  our  breath  882 

him  who  ever  doth  abido  661 
Jesus,  our  exalted  Head  671 
look  to  Jesus,  as  he  rose  268 
love  thee  Lord,  ah  !  this  858 
our  Redeemer  God  675 

our  Redeemer's  glorious  n.  849 
rest  I  now  again  re  tiro  912 

scorn  the  senses'  sway  892 

seek  in  earthly  things  for  318 
spend  one  sacred  day  642 


No. 

To  such  he  saith:  Arise  and       276 

the  dear  fountain  of  thy  bl.     18 

the  Father  render  praises     168 

the  hills  I  lift  mine  eyes       652 

the  soul  that  seeks  him         478 

thee,  almighty  God,  to  thee  837 

thee  God  Holy  Gho*t  we       223 

thee  I  make  confession  256 

thee  Lord  Christ,  all  praise  145 

thee  O  Lord,  in  faith  I  926 

thee  O  Lord,  our  righteous.  663 

thee  O  Lord  our  wants  are    633 

thee  our  Shepherd,  ever  k.    687 

thee  our  vows  with  sweet     863 

thee  with  guilt  oppress'd  I   374 

them  in  each  distressing  h.  650 

thy  care  ourselves  we  now    664 

thy  divine  abode  642 

watch  and  pray,  and  never  715 

world  and  sin  they  bid  ad.    281 

you  he  calls:  my  goodness    231 

Together  with  these  symbols     786 

Trespasses  in  word  or  thought  291 

Triumph  and  reign  in  me  196 

True  faith  obeys  its  author's     264 

faith  receives  the  otfer'd   262 

Truly  blessed  is  this  station       363 

that  eventful  day  42 

Trusting  his  mild  staff  always  808 

in  thy  Saviour's  955 

Tune  all  your  notes  to  songs     310 

Turn  my  soul  unto  thy  rest       535 

'T  was  by  an  order  from  the  L.     4 

grace  that  taught  my  h.  342 

then  the  children  join'd  845 

thus  lie  Bilffer'd,  tho'  a  420 

to  save  thee,  child  from  914 

U. 

Under  sorrows  and  reproaches  969 

Unexampled  is  that  l<>vo  639 

Unfeigned  thanks  rcctivo  335 

Unhappy  those,  who  turn  away    24 

United  firmly  by  thy  grace         405 

Unnumber'd  comforts  to  my      169 


INDEX. 


847 


No. 

Unspotted  robes  you  wear  767 

Bntil  the  hour  shall  strike  at     950 

Unto  Christ's  congregation  in    213 

Jesus'  cross  I'm  now         114 

my  heart,  when  speech     947 

ourselves  no  praise  is  d.  725 

the  Lamb  of  God  292 

us  thy  name's  sweet  sav.  475 

Upon  that  dear  majestic  head    195 

the  bridal  pair  look  down  802 

the  cross  he  died  198 

the  cross  I  see  him  bleed  268 

thy  call  I  'm  here  779 

Us  deliver  from  the  world  and  860 

into  closest  union  draw         405 

thy  congregation  own  776 

V. 

Vain  are  all  efforts  of  the  449 

are  all  other  helps  beside  287 

are  our  fancies,  airy  264 

delusivo  world  adieu  320 

Vanquish  our  lusts,  our  pride   211 

Veil'd  in  flesh,  the  Godhead         41 

Vile  worm,  shouldst  thou  242 

Visit  then  this  soul  of  mine       205 

Vouchsafe  to  be  present,  thou  765 

Vying  with  the  heavenly  choir  555 

W. 

Waft,  waft,  ye  winds,  his  755 

Wait  stiil  on  God,  my  soul,         520 

Walking,  speaking,  in  dev.  65 

"Wand'ring  in  sin,  our  souls  he  650 

Warrior,  on  thy  station  stand    744 

Was  ever  grace,  Lord,  rich  as    146 

ever  grief  like  thine  96 

it  for  crimes  that  I  had         99 

there  nothing  but  am.        914 

Wash  me,  and  make  me  thus       92 

Watch  by  the  sick,  enrich  the   902 

'tis  your  Lord's  comm.   716 

Water  and  blood  in  streams       766 

the  body  laves  762 

Waters  of  life  hence  may  I  dr.  4S4 

We  adore  thee  evermore  3 GO 


No. 

We  all  have  reason  to  rejoice  80 

all  know,  who,  and  what  372 

all  say  Amen;  deeply  166 

are  baptiz'd  into  thy  death  839 

arc  forgiv'n  and  reconcil'd  819 

are,  if  we  in  thee  believe  470 

are  redeem'd  11 1 

are  travelling  home  to  God  421 

behold  in  him  our  brother  480 

bless  the  L.,  whoso  tender  571 

bow  before  thy  throne  206 

covenant  with  hand  and  434 

dead  in  sins  and  trespass.  23 

deeply  bow'd,  can  nought  373 

entreat,  Lord,  lift  up  thy  660 

for  whom  thou  once  wast  774 

hail  thy  day  of  rest,  O  L.  622 

have  no  other  trust  593 

humbly  thank  thee,  Lord  918 

humbly  thee  adore  and  p.  165 

in  one  covenant  are  join'd  417 

in  this  world  no  city  have  939 

join  together  heart  and  h.  820 

know,  that  in  our  flesh  436 

know  the  righteousness  280 

know  the  Shepherd's  love  280 

know  thou  never  canst  148 

magnify  thy  grace,  pure  161 

meet  at  thy  command,  O  685 

now  no  longer  need  rem.  856 

now  return  each  to  his  t.  695 

now  with  the  angels  unite  849 

O  Jesus,  claim  thy  special  860 

on  his  sacred  body  feast  784 

own  and  bless  thy  grac.  883 

own  there's  nothing  good  831 

perish  if  we  cease  from  p.  592 

praise  thy  name,  that  wo  844 

pray  thee  bless  them  all  723 

pray  thee,  fill  us  all  with  213 

pray  thee  let  the  heav'nly  928 

pray  thee  O  Being,  most  17 

pray  thee  wounded  Lamb  295 

rest  in  Christ,  and  yet  d.  270 


348 


INDEX. 


No. 

We  see  his  beauty  and  admire    617 

see  in  hearts,  as  cold  as        737 

shall  see  our  Lord  return.     874 

share  our  mutual  woes  413 

sing  and  we  hear,  how  our  840 

sing  thy  praise,  exalted  L.    146 

sinners  humbly  crave  678 

sinners  void  of  good  355 

steadfastly  this  truth  714 

thank  thee  for  thy  day,  0    615 

thank  thee  that  thou  wilt     848 

thee  entreat  with  one  aec.    720 

thirst,  0  Lord,  give  us  t his  278 

this  offer'd  Saviour  needed     38 

thy  little  flock  adore  568 

too  shall  join  the  choirs        988 

tread  on  consecrated  gr.       416 

walk  by  faith  of  joys  to        989 

who  here  together  are  as.     701 

will  dwell  on  Calv'ry's  m.     475 

wish  to  afford  209 

with  joy  confess,  beloved      871 

would  not  live  by  bread        697 

We  're  poor  and  needy ;  ne'erth.  857 

We've  no  abiding  city  here       875 

Weak,  helpless  babes  'tis  true,  373 

is  the  effort  of  my  heart  59 

Weep,  Zion,  weep!    in  death's  121 

Welcome  all,  by  sin  oppress'd    238 

among  thy  flock  of       702 

blessed  heavenly  str.     45 

0  welcome,  noble  36 

sweet  day  of  rest         620 

thou  source  of  every     31 

Well  art  thou  leading,  Guide     161 

might  the  sun  in  darkn.       99 

pletts'd  those  little  ones     828 

pleas'd  thro'  Jesus  Christ  621 

Were  half  the  breath  thus  v.     595 

health,  and  strength  and  550 

What  afford  <  the  christian  w.     7  15 

am  I  Lord,  that  thou  so      68 

anguish  lias  that  quest.    426 

are  our  works,  but  sin      295 


No. 
What  arc  the  mines  of  shining  9 
are  these  in  bright  array  983 
are  we?  what  do  we  p.  557 
brought  us  together?  w.  415 
can  from  christ  me  sep.  524 
can  we  now  give  to  thee  360 
can  we  offer  thee,  O  Lord  ?  7 1 3 
can  we  poor  sinners  do  774 
comfort,  what  supreme  648 
ecstatic  pleasure  975 

gainst  thou  by  thy  anx.  158 
good  news  the  angels  br.  33 
grace,  what  great  benev.  24 
happiness — what  joy  and  99G 
heavenly  joy  and  consol.  987 
heights,  what  depths  of  47 
heresick's,  &c.  There  o'er  945 
here,  sick's,  &c.  There  w.  986 
human  mind  can  trace  73 
is  created  by  our  God  556 
is  his  covenant  of  love  533 
is  it  keeps  me  back  248 

is  it  that  makes  us  stand  647 
is  my  anchor?  if  you  ask  525 
joy  or  honor  could  we  h.  280 
love  can  be  compar'd  w.  423 
my  soul,  should  bow  thee  535 
off'rings  shall  I  bring  to  29 
peace  divine,  unutterable  3 10 
peace  do  we  derive,  wh.  599 
peaceful  hours  I  once  44G 
praise  to  thee  my  Sav.  917 
praise  unto  the  Lamb  is  862 
rich  returns  of  thankfuln.  653 
secret  hand  at  morning  h'87 
shall  I  feel,  when  I  976 

shall  I  now  give  to  thee  42 
shall  I  render  unto  theo  359 
shall  we  pay  our  heav.  785 
ehall  we  say  for  this  thy  118 
should  I  do,  a  sinner  v  257 
songs  of  everlasting  joy  9J7 
sorrows  may  my  steps  827 
splendid  rays — of  truth    398 


INDEX. 


849 


No. 

What  strikes,  0  wounded  L'b    352 

sure  prophecies  foretold     42 

thanks  I  owe  thee,  and     321 

the  fathers  wish'd  of  old    34 

thou  shalt  to-day  provide  104 

tlio'  the  world  ibameth  &  391 

tremblings  seize  the  trav.  531 

undeserved  favor  353 

various  hindrances  we      595 

wonder  in  the  soul  takes  372 

Whate'er  I  am,  whate'er  I  do    4G6 

I  ask,  I  surely  know  522 

is  carnal  thro'  thy  g.  472 

thou  wilt,  thou  Lord.  151 

"Whatever  honours  fiee  our  L.  470 

When  a  sinner  in  affliction         27£f 

all  my  labors  o'er  in  f.     343 

all  our  labor  here  is  o'er  734 

all  thy  mercies,  0  my      159 

all  with  awe  shall  stand  900 

angels  by  transgression  929 

any  turn  from  Zion's  w.  426 

brethren  dwell  in  unity  410 

by  adversity  I'm  tried    527 

children  blest  by  Jesus    950 

children  honor  Jesus  th.  837 

Christ  in  majesty  shall    194 

Christ  once  crucified        930 

Christ  our  life,  shall        269 

Christ  our  Sav.  did  asc.  143 

Christ  our  Sav.  lives  &    330 

conscious  sinners  trem.    965 

darkness  long  has  veil'd  451 

doubts  and  fears,  a  gl.    343 

duly  I  weigh  397 

each  can  feel  his  broth.  412 

earth  and  hell's  malic.       98 

faith  and  hope  shall  c.     810 

fill'd  with  humble  shame  449 

first  before  his  mercy  s.  542 

flesh  decays,  when  vigor  924 

free  from  envy,  scorn  &  412 

from  the  curse  he  sets     204 

gathering  clouds  around  638 


No. 
AYhcn  having  been  with  guilt    453 
he  applies  Ins  healing  b.  243 
he  came,  the  angels  58 

he  lived  on  earth  abased  377 
his  hour  strikes  for  rel.  536 
his  name  was  quite  un.  523 
his  Spirit  leads  us  home  238 
1  am  conscious  truly  442 
I  by  faith  my  Saviour  100 
I  depart,  my  latest  breath  91 
I  hence  depart  203 

I  leave  this  world  in  p.  979 
I  review  my  misspent  239 
I  shall  gain  permission  918 
I  shall  permitted  be  979 
I  shall  yield  my  dying  947 
1  survey  the  wondrous  108 
I  visit  Jesus'  grave  in  123 
in  ecstasy  sublime  368 

in  our  blood  we  lay  882 

in  the  bosom  of  the  earth  883 
in  the  night  I  sleepless  906 
in  the  slippery  paths  of  159 
Jesus  into  Salem  rode  846 
Jesus'  suffering  life  we  67 
love  in  one  delightful  412 
my  faith  is  faint  and  12 

my  Jesus  from  the  cr.  3C4 
my  mind  pursues  this  311 
nature  fails,  and  day  159 
O  when  shall  I  have  987 
on  Calvary  I  rest  368 

on  Sinai's  top  I  see  368 

on  the  breast  we  hung  882 
pining  sickness  wastes  924 
pride  would  stir  within  498 
rising  from  the  bed  of  964 
rising  winds  and  rain  275 
shall  I  gain  the  glorious  269 
shall  that  hour  of  grace  751 
shall  these  eyes  thy  h.  971 
shall  thine  hour,  dear  751 
simplicity  we  cherish  604 
simply  we  obey  his  y.      867 


860 


INDEX. 


No. 

vTh«n  Borrowing  o'er  some  st.  538 

the  Lord  appears  812 

the  Lord's  disciples  s.      139 

the  morn  shall  bid  us       C36 

thee  in  faith  addressing  696 

thou  art  near,  I  must       393 

thou,  dear  Jesus,  wast    8125 

thou  my  Sav'r  shalt  app.  71 

thou  shalt  on  Zion  419 

thro'  his  merits  we  obt.  472 

thus  I  cried  in  deep  dis.  2G9 

thus  the  blessings  of  his  281 

thus  we  contemplate        333 

to  the  cross  I  turn  mine  794 

vexing  thoughts  within    538 

we  before  our  Sav's  face  784 

we  commemorate  his  1.    784 

we  have  fail'd,  and  d.      338 

we  on  his  faithfulness      654 

we  thy  boundless  love      373 

we  thy  mercy  weigh        355 

with  him  my  Lord,  in      311 

With  sense  of  guilt  opp.  246 

worn  with  sickness  oft    159 

■Whene'er  I  mourn — and  humb.  398 

we  to  mankind  proc.  734 

Whenever  my  frail  nature  s.      352 

we  in  holy  contemp.  602 

Where  is  the  blessedness  I  kn.  446 

is  this  infant?  it  is  953 

my  Redeemer's  blood      782 

shall  my  wond'ring  soul  235 

should  I  turn,  or  how      650 

thou  hast  thy  work  beg.  618 

two  or  three  with  sweet  685 

"Where'er  I  thee  this  day  did      905 

Wherefore  we  love  the  Lamb     26) 

"Wherein  is  for  children  true       849 

Whether  the  period  of  this  1.      938 

Which  of  all  our  friends  to  ?>~~ 

teaches  me  to  know  thy  302 

Who  would  not  now  pursue        405 

While  here  1  live  by  faith  976 

here  on  earth  I  still  277 


No. 

While  here  on  earth  I  'm  living  83 

human  nature  doth  ex.  276 

I  draw  this  fleeting  807 

I  hear  this  grace  rev.  107 

I  know  his  providence  623 

Judah  views  his  birthr.  749 

like  a  tide  our  minutes  160 

Moses  stood,  with  arms  695 

passing  thro'  this  shad.  531 

rich  and  poor  for  621 

successive  years  are  w.  874 

the  broad  road  where  829 

the  pilgrim  travels  931 

the  troubled  soul  is  279 

thus  thou  feed'st  the  p.  768 

we  anticipate  the  day  988 

we  at  honest  labor  toil  626 

we  deeply  humbled  464 

we  take  our  seat  483 

we  thy  past  dealings  438 

with  her  sweetest  26 

with  repenting  tears  767 

Whither  should  I  sinner  flee  937 

Who  can  condemn  s.  Oh.  hath  524 

can  cond'n  since  Chr.  was  128 

can  describe  the  lovelin.  64 

can  rehearse  most  grac.  880 

can  thy  operations  trace  221 

can  to  love  his  name  f.  98 

doth  preserve  our  life  657 

early  by  a  living  faith  851 

for  Israel's  consolation  870 

hath  thee  thus  abused  83 

in  Jesus  Christ  abide th  604 

is  so  full  of  tenderness  461 

sincerely  loveth  Jesus  604 

spread  the  lofty  firm.  657 

thro'  Christ's  blood  rem.  -174 

to. Jesus  humbly  cloaveth  504 

would  still  such  mercy  226 

Whoe'er  to  me  will  come  236 

would  spend  his  days  332 

Whom,  dear  Redeemer,  dost  372 

Why  art  thou  afraid  to  come  228 


INDEX. 


853 


No. 

Why  do  we  mourn  departing     952 

is  his  body  rack'd  with      101 

need  we  mourn  as  in  d.     557 

should  I  complain  then      543 

should  I  shrink  from  p.     971 

should  we  fear  to  trust      951 

should  we  tremble  to  con.  952 

Wide  as  the  world  is  thy  com.  756 

Will  he  forsake  his  throne  ab.  282 

Wisdom  and  pow'r  to  Christ        51 

and  zeal,  and  faith        715 

With  a  mind  from  earthly  114 

all  our  errors  and  mist.       38 

ardent  longing  at  thy  f.     598 

awe  and  deeply  bow'd  54 

awe  and  reverence 'fore    197 

cheerful  heart  I  close  my  907 

contrite  tears  I  thee  adore  352 

deep  reverence  we  draw    776 

deeply  humbled  hearts      258 

fire  and  with  spirit  end.     741 

gladness  they  obey  his      928 

gladness  we  will  follow      730 

glorious  clouds  encomp.     282 

God  my  habitation  93 

heart  and  hand  you  now   711 

heavenly  wisdom  me  en.    727 

humble  faith  on  thee  I      450 

joy  I  still  discover  888 

joy  we  hasten  to  the  pi.     615 

joy  we  meditate  the  grace  149 

longing  eyes  thy  creatures  151 

love's  ardor  to  be  fired      409 

my  Jesus  I  will  stay  392 

my  sins'  heavy  load  opp.     80 

new  life  endow'd  by  Chr.   476 

pining  sickness  I  decay     927 

pity  view  me  at  thy  feet        6 

pity  we  can  look  on  those  281 

pleasing  grief  and  mourn.  284 

power  from  on  high  en.     688 

thanks  before  the  Lord      576 

the  deepest  a  ioration  84 

the  same  faith  our  bosom  431 


No. 

With  thee,  and  these,  forever    62fr 

thee,  Lord,  while  I  rem.    994 

these  my  happy  lot  is         54fr 

thy  presence,  Lord  our      17& 

us,  in  Jesus,  to  be  one       711 

what  unwearied  faithfuln.  457 

Within  these  walls  let  holy  p.    633 

thy  temple  where  we     715 

Without  a  consciousness  with.  461 

beginning  or  decline     191 

thy  blessing  how  could  733 

thy  favor  while  1'  live  455 

Witness  here  to  all  around  th.  659- 

true  and  faithful  438 

Woe  then  to  him,  that  hath        96& 

Wonders  without  end  we  see     460 

Work  with  them  and  confirm     639 

Worship,  honor,  pow'r  and  bl.  583 

Worthy  O  Lord,  art  thou  196 

the  Lamb  that  died,      570 

the  Lamb  that  every     576 

Would  the  world  our  passport    740 

the  world  with  gay  all.      86 

we  by  our  behaviour       513 

we  for  those  things  only  858 

we  inward  peace  enjoy  496 

Wounded  head,  back  plow'd        S9 

Saviour,  full  of  gr.     116 

Y. 

Yo  angels  round  the  throne        178 

bottomless  depths  of  God's     17 

chosen  people  of  the  Lord    856 

fearful  saints,  fresh  courage  517 

followers  of  the  slaughter'd  799 

heavy-laden,  sin-sick  souls    231 

mourning  souls  look  upw.     144 

pilgrims  on  the  road  574 

purchas'd  souls,  Chrises       856 

saints  in  glory,  who  with      200 

servants  of  God,  your  great  567 

servants  of  the  Lord  716 

sinners,  in  the  gospel  trace  233 

sinners,  who  with  grief  19 

spirits  of  the  just  above       560 


352 


INDEX. 


No. 

Ye  that  feel  quite  poor  find  n.     28 

virgins,  bo  908 

who  called  to  Christ's  serv.  710 

who  freely  offer  praises         GG1 

who  in  Christ  believe  707 

who  Jesus'  death  proclaim    052 

who  Jesus'  patients  are         934 

who  long,  alas!  have  been    238 

who  love  him,  cease  to  m.     132 

who  profess  his  sacred  n.      550 

who  see  the  Father's  grace  238 

who  with  deep  contrition         20 

with  your  Lord  are  r.  707 

Yea  Amen !  pardon'd  sinners     980 

his  condition  G41 

Lord,  we  wish  to  cast  882 

only  he,  who  feels  199 

should  it  ev'n  to  man  app.  431 

when  I  sec  in  spirit  442 

Year  after  year  commences        873 

Yes,  gracious  Saviour,  I  believe  828 

Lord,  we  will  remember     709 

my  dear  L'd,  in  following  540 

since  God  himself  hath  s.   544 

thou  art  precious  to  my        01 

when  this  flesh  and  heart  342 

with  grateful  hearts'  sen.   001 


No. 

Vet  clouds  will  intervene  997 

countless  are  his  promises  533 
doth  her  inmost  soul  rej.  712 
faintly  to  us  mortals  here  207 
'fore  thee,  Jesus,  1  must  290 
I  enjoy  thy  grace  214 

let  by  faith  my  penetrat'n  273 
let  me  not  thy  grace  abuse  444 
Lord,  we  humbly  venture  831 
Oh  !  how  faithless  is  my  444 
0  rejoice  with  heart  and  121 
one  thing  will  I  ask  of  925 
since  the  Lord  forgave  my  400 
still  the  servants  of  their  713 
still  we  wait  the  end  747 

tears  of  grief  at  times  bed.  67 
this  acknowleilgm.  I'll  577 
this  is  confess'd  422 

thou  alone  hast  pow'r  1  420 
we  are  of  defects  aware  903 
when  I  think  what  patient  407 
when  my  Sav.  I  shall  see  277 
while  we  with  joy  ndore     661 

Young  children  once  to  Jesus    828 


Zion.  where  God  records  his      617 


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